Mount Saint Francis
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 Length | 485 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 718 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00311 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
MT. ST. FRANCIS SEMINARY
Private
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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.