Stucker Fork Dam No. 4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Stucker Fork Dam No.


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Summary

4 in Scott, Indiana, is a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along the Hog Creek, completed in 1970 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This earth dam stands at 34 feet in height, with a length of 850 feet and a storage capacity of 1749 acre-feet. While it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam is deemed to have a significant hazard potential and is currently in poor condition as assessed in January 2013.

Despite its poor condition and moderate risk rating, Stucker Fork Dam No. 4 has not been modified or inspected since April 2016. Its emergency action plan status and adherence to guidelines remain unclear, raising concerns about its ability to effectively manage potential risks in case of a flood event. With a maximum discharge capacity of 8319 cubic feet per second, the dam's structural integrity and maintenance are paramount to ensure the safety of the surrounding community in Scottsburg.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the critical role of Stucker Fork Dam No. 4 in flood risk reduction efforts along the Hog Creek is essential. Monitoring its condition, emergency preparedness, and risk management measures are crucial to safeguarding the community and the environment from potential flooding events. Collaboration between local government agencies, the USDA NRCS, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is imperative to address the dam's structural concerns and ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

850

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

HOG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18.6

Hydraulic Height

34

Drainage Area

5.78

Nid Storage

1749

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

34
       
Seasonal Comparison

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Stucker Fork Dam No. 4MUSCATATUCK RIVER NEAR DEPUTY Preview Muscatatuck River Near Deputy
45.5cfs
46cfs
Stucker Fork Dam No. 4VERNON FORK MUSCATATUCK RIVER AT VERNON Preview Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River At Vernon
38.5cfs
39cfs
Stucker Fork Dam No. 4SILVER CREEK NEAR SELLERSBURG Preview Silver Creek Near Sellersburg
77.4cfs
77cfs
Stucker Fork Dam No. 4HARRODS CREEK AT HIGHWAY 329 NR GOSHEN Preview Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen
136.0cfs
136cfs
Stucker Fork Dam No. 4INDIAN-KENTUCK CREEK NR CANAAN Preview Indian-Kentuck Creek Nr Canaan
3.83cfs
4cfs
Stucker Fork Dam No. 4EAST FORK WHITE RIVER AT SEYMOUR IND Preview East Fork White River At Seymour Ind
850.0cfs
850cfs

Dam Data Reference

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.
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