Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 2

Pike, Indiana· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 11.2% in IN)
Dam Length440 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03115

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 11, 1998
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Ken Tretter

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 2?

Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 2?

Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 2 is owned by Ken Tretter (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 2?

Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 2 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 2?

Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 2 has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 2 last inspected?

Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 2 was last inspected on September 11, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.