Mount Saint Francis

LITTLE INDIAN CREEK· Floyd, Indiana· Built 1949· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Mount Saint Francis is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 84.8% in IN)
Dam Length485 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage245 acre-ft
Normal Storage202 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge718 cfs
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDIN00311

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: February 18, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

MT. ST. FRANCIS SEMINARY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mount Saint Francis?

Mount Saint Francis 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 Mount Saint Francis?

Mount Saint Francis is owned by MT. ST. FRANCIS SEMINARY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mount Saint Francis built?

Mount Saint Francis was completed in 1949, making it 77 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Mount Saint Francis?

Mount Saint Francis has a dam height of 40 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 Mount Saint Francis last inspected?

Mount Saint Francis was last inspected on February 18, 2016. 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.