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A-3-2 (Vest), also known as Vest Lake Dam, is a significant earth dam located in Daviess County, Indiana. Built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the unnamed tributary of the North Fork Prairie Creek. With a height of 23.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 24 feet, this dam has a structural height of 29 feet and a length of 1050 feet, providing a storage capacity of 420 acre-feet.
The dam, situated in the city of Washington, Indiana, has a fair condition assessment as of April 2013, with a significant hazard potential and a high risk level. Despite its fair condition, the dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years and is inspected every three years. The dam's normal storage capacity is 60 acre-feet with a maximum discharge of 1900 cubic feet per second, serving as a critical structure for managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Prairie Creek No. A-3-2 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. With its earth dam design and stone core, this structure showcases the collaborative efforts of various agencies in safeguarding the community against water-related hazards and highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1050 |
Dam Height |
23.5 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY NORTH FORK PRAIRIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
1.2 |
Nid Storage |
420 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
White River At Newberry
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1050cfs |
East Fork White River At Shoals
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2030cfs |
White River Above Petersburg
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1220cfs |
White River At Petersburg
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3540cfs |
Patoka River At Jasper
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756cfs |
Busseron Creek Near Carlisle
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29cfs |
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West Boggs Park
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Montgomery Rec Park
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Crane MWR Military
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