Stucker Fork Dam No. 14
Key Takeaway
Stucker Fork Dam No. 14 is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 38.5% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,496 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00648 |
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
STUCKER FORK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Stucker Fork Dam No. 14?
Stucker Fork Dam No. 14 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 Stucker Fork Dam No. 14?
Stucker Fork Dam No. 14 is owned by STUCKER FORK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stucker Fork Dam No. 14 built?
Stucker Fork Dam No. 14 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Stucker Fork Dam No. 14?
Stucker Fork Dam No. 14 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 Stucker Fork Dam No. 14?
Stucker Fork Dam No. 14 has a dam height of 24 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 Stucker Fork Dam No. 14 last inspected?
Stucker Fork Dam No. 14 was last inspected on December 11, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.