Deer Creek Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Deer Creek Dam No. 1 is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 90.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 1,065 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,527 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00624 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Deer Creek Dam No. 1?
Deer Creek Dam No. 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Deer Creek Dam No. 1?
Deer Creek Dam No. 1 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Deer Creek Dam No. 1 built?
Deer Creek Dam No. 1 was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Deer Creek Dam No. 1?
Deer Creek Dam No. 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Deer Creek Dam No. 1?
Deer Creek Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 44 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 Deer Creek Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Deer Creek Dam No. 1 was last inspected on October 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.