Prairie Creek No.
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B-4-7, also known as O'Conner Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Montgomery-Offstream, Indiana. Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 1250 feet in length, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along Flat Creek. With a normal storage capacity of 360 acre-feet and a drainage area of 12.8 square miles, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition.
Although Prairie Creek No. B-4-7 does not feature a spillway, it boasts a maximum discharge capacity of 9000 cubic feet per second and a storage volume of 4260 acre-feet. The dam's design incorporates stone core materials on a foundation of rock and soil, ensuring its structural integrity. While the last inspection in 2016 deemed the dam to be in fair condition, its risk assessment categorizes it as high (2), prompting the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1250 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
FLAT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
101 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
12.8 |
Nid Storage |
4260 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
East Fork White River At Shoals
|
2030cfs |
White River Above Petersburg
|
1220cfs |
White River At Newberry
|
1050cfs |
White River At Petersburg
|
3540cfs |
Patoka River At Jasper
|
756cfs |
Patoka River At Winslow
|
643cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Montgomery Rec Park
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West Boggs Park
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Glendale State Fish and Wildlife Area
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