Stucker Fork Dam No. 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Stucker Fork Dam No.


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Summary

3, located in Scottsburg, Indiana, was completed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Stucker Ditch. This earth dam stands at 26 feet high and spans 710 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 492 acre-feet. Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to ensure public safety.

With a drainage area of 2.2 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 3454 cubic feet per second, Stucker Fork Dam No. 3 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the region. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 100 feet, helps to manage excess water during heavy rain events. Although the dam lacks outlet gates, it remains a vital structure for flood control and water resource management in Jefferson County, Indiana.

Despite its age and condition, Stucker Fork Dam No. 3 continues to serve as a key component in the local flood risk reduction strategy. With its moderate risk assessment rating and regular inspections, the dam underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure to protect communities and safeguard water resources in the face of a changing climate.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

710

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

STUCKER DITCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.4

Drainage Area

2.2

Nid Storage

492

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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.