Mater Dei Provincialate Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Mater Dei Provincialate Dam, also known as Jones Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Vanderburgh, Indiana.
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Summary
Built in 1944, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet with a length of 630 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 131 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, offering opportunities for water-based activities in the surrounding area.
Managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Mater Dei Provincialate Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, measures are in place to manage potential risks, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide valuable water resources for the local community while also offering recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy.
Located on an unnamed tributary of Little Creek, Mater Dei Provincialate Dam serves as a vital structure for water management in the region. With a spillway width of 135 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 475 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water storage. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Mater Dei Provincialate Dam to be a fascinating example of how infrastructure can both harness and manage water resources effectively in a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1944 |
Dam Length |
630 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY LITTLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
223 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Creek Near Wadesville
|
2cfs |
Wabash River At New Harmony
|
6230cfs |
Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch
|
6cfs |
Wabash River At Mt. Carmel
|
5960cfs |
Patoka River Near Princeton
|
876cfs |
Little Wabash River At Carmi
|
90cfs |
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.
Mater Dei Provincialate Dam