Celestine Community Club Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Celestine Community Club Dam, located in Dubois County, Indiana, is a private-owned recreational structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1965.


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Summary

It stands at a height of 35 feet with a hydraulic height of 43 feet, serving primarily for recreation purposes. The dam spans a length of 235 feet, creating a surface area of 3 acres and holding a normal storage capacity of 22 acre-feet.

Situated on an unnamed tributary of Hall Creek, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and upgrades to ensure its safety. With a high-risk assessment score of 2, it is essential for the owner to implement risk management measures to mitigate any potential threats to the surrounding community and environment.

The Celestine Community Club Dam poses both recreational benefits and potential risks, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and oversight. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and support the upkeep of such structures to safeguard against unforeseen emergencies and ensure sustainable water management practices in the area.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

235

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY HALL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

43

Drainage Area

0.08

Nid Storage

37

Structural Height

43

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

43
       
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Condition Assessment

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.