Seed Tick Dam
Key Takeaway
Seed Tick Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 715 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,276 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03009 |
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
DOD USN
Federal Government
Nearby Dams
Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1
Daviess, IN
Significant Hazard 23 ftLake Gallimore Dam
Martin, IN
Significant Hazard 23 ftPrairie Cr. No. A-4-1 (Fisher)
Daviess, IN
Low Hazard 42 ftWest Boggs Creek Structure No. 1
Martin, IN
High Hazard 51 ftPrairie Cr. No. A-2-2 (Knopp)
Daviess, IN
Low Hazard 21 ftPrairie Cr. No. A-3-2 (Vest)
Daviess, IN
Significant Hazard 24 ftPrairie Cr. No. A-2-1 (Swartzentruber)
Daviess, IN
Significant Hazard 25 ftGreenwood Lake Dam
Martin, IN
High Hazard 55 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Seed Tick Dam?
Seed Tick Dam 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 Seed Tick Dam?
Seed Tick Dam is owned by DOD USN (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Seed Tick Dam built?
Seed Tick Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Seed Tick Dam?
Seed Tick Dam 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 Seed Tick Dam?
Seed Tick Dam 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 Seed Tick Dam last inspected?
Seed Tick Dam was last inspected on June 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.