United Presbyterian Ministries Dam

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TOWN CREEK· Scott, Indiana· Built 1959· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

United Presbyterian Ministries Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 55.1% in IN)
Dam Length490 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge7 cfs
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDIN00042

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: October 25, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN MINISTRIES INCORPORATED

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of United Presbyterian Ministries Dam?

United Presbyterian Ministries 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 United Presbyterian Ministries Dam?

United Presbyterian Ministries Dam is owned by UNITED PRESBYTERIAN MINISTRIES INCORPORATED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was United Presbyterian Ministries Dam built?

United Presbyterian Ministries Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 United Presbyterian Ministries Dam?

United Presbyterian Ministries Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is United Presbyterian Ministries Dam?

United Presbyterian Ministries Dam has a dam height of 28 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 United Presbyterian Ministries Dam last inspected?

United Presbyterian Ministries Dam was last inspected on October 25, 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.