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A-4-1, also known as Fisher Lake Dam, is a significant structure located in Daviess County, Indiana, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1963. This earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and has a length of 780 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along the North Fork Prairie Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 4,475 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 62 acres, with a drainage area of 13.18 square miles.
Despite its age, Prairie Creek No. A-4-1 remains in fair condition with a low hazard potential, as assessed during the last inspection in January 2016. The dam lacks a spillway but is equipped with outlet gates, and is regulated and inspected by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam has not undergone significant modifications over the years and has no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place.
This dam, owned by the local government and falling under state jurisdiction, plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. With a focus on flood risk reduction, Prairie Creek No. A-4-1 continues to be an essential component of water resource management in Daviess County, Indiana, under the oversight of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and state regulatory agencies.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
780 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FORK PRAIRIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
62 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Drainage Area |
13.18 |
Nid Storage |
4475 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
White River At Newberry
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1050cfs |
East Fork White River At Shoals
|
2030cfs |
White River Above Petersburg
|
1220cfs |
Patoka River At Jasper
|
756cfs |
White River At Petersburg
|
3540cfs |
East Fork White River Near Bedford
|
1420cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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West Boggs Park
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Crane MWR Military
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Montgomery Rec Park
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