Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dowell Lake Dam Prairie Cr. Dam No. 1
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Prairie Creek Dam No.
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Summary
2, located in Vigo County, Indiana, was completed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS for the purpose of flood risk reduction along an unnamed tributary of Prairie Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 900 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1203 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.73 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2015 was reported as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and improvements.
The dam, with a structural height matching its hydraulic height, lacks a spillway. Its current condition poses a high risk (2) according to recent assessments. The last inspection in February 2020 revealed the need for attention, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam's location in Prairie Creek and its critical role in flood risk reduction make it a key infrastructure for water resource management in the area. With state regulation and enforcement in place, the dam's poor condition highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in protecting the community from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY PRAIRIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
61 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
3.73 |
Nid Storage |
1203 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wabash River At Terre Haute
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2380cfs |
Wabash River At Riverton Ind
|
2610cfs |
Busseron Creek Near Carlisle
|
138cfs |
Eel River At Bowling Green
|
145cfs |
Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville
|
100cfs |
North Fork Embarras River Near Oblong
|
53cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Prairie Cr. Dam No. 2