Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam, Indiana, USA

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Quick Facts About Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam

Location: Delaware, Indiana
Coordinates: 40.146525, -85.2936194
River: Prairie Creek River
Primary Purpose: Other
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1959
Dam Height: 47 ft (14 m)
Dam Length: 3,100 ft (945 m)
Dam Capacity: 36,670 acre-ft (45,232 Ml)

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Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam Information

Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 5 miles from , Delaware, Indiana.

The dam, which is on the Prairie Creek River, was primarily built for Other purposes, but also serves for Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by BURGESS AND NIPLE and commissioned in 1959 and is currently owned by Indiana-American Water Co Inc.

Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam Structure

The Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam is approximately 3,100 feet (945 m) long, 47 feet (14 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 22,000 acre-ft (27,137 Ml) and maximum capacity of 36,670 acre-ft (45,232 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,275 acres (516 ha) and the total catchment area is 17 square miles (44 square kilometres).

Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam Spillway

The dam has a 300 feet (91 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 14597 cubic feet per second (413 cubic metres per second).

Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam
Delaware, Indiana
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 47 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 3,100 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 36,670 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 17 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam Weather

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Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam?

Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam is in Indiana.

In which county is the Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam?

Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam is in Delaware County.

How high is the Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam?

Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam is 47 feet high.

How long is the Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam?

Prairie Creek Reservoir Dam is 3,100 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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