St. Anthony School Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

Anthony School Dam, located in Dubois, Indiana, was completed in 1965 and stands at a height of 35 feet, with a length of 700 feet. This earth dam, situated on an unnamed tributary of Flat Creek, serves as a vital water resource for the area, providing a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Despite its importance, the dam is currently rated as having poor condition, with a significant hazard potential.

Due to its poor condition and high risk level, the St. Anthony School Dam is in need of immediate attention and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and to prevent potential disasters. The dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, which further exacerbates its risk profile. The owner, a private entity, is responsible for its maintenance and compliance with state regulations enforced by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

With a significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the St. Anthony School Dam poses a high risk to the area in case of failure. It is crucial for the owner and regulatory agencies to work together to address the dam's deficiencies and implement risk management measures to mitigate potential dangers. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to advocate for the proper maintenance and safety of critical infrastructure like the St. Anthony School Dam to protect our communities and natural resources.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY FLAT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

35

Drainage Area

0.04

Nid Storage

94

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

35
       
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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.