Prairie Cr. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller)

BARNES BRANCH· Daviess, Indiana· Built 1963· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Prairie Cr. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller) is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 27.4% in IN)
Dam Length1,280 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage145 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge3,932 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDIN00077

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: March 3, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

PRAIRIE CREEK DAVIESS CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Prairie Cr. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller)?

Prairie Cr. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller) 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. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller)?

Prairie Cr. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller) 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. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller) built?

Prairie Cr. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller) was completed in 1963, making it 63 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. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller)?

Prairie Cr. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller) 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. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller)?

Prairie Cr. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller) has a dam height of 21 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. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller) last inspected?

Prairie Cr. No. A-2-3 (Graber-Miller) was last inspected on March 3, 2018. 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.