Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2
Key Takeaway
Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,551 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00146 |
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
PRAIRIE CREEK DAVIESS CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2?
Prairie Cr. 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 Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2?
Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2 is owned by PRAIRIE CREEK DAVIESS CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2 built?
Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2?
Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2 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 Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2?
Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2 has a dam height of 25 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 Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2 last inspected?
Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2 was last inspected on February 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.