Deer Creek Dam No.
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1, located in CANNELTON, Indiana, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to serve as a Flood Risk Reduction measure along the MIDDLE FORK DEER CREEK. Completed in 1978, this Earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and has a hydraulic height of 45 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 2750 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to mitigate flood risks in the area, with a fair condition assessment as of September 2016.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Deer Creek Dam No. 1 has a high hazard potential due to its location and design. Despite its fair condition, the dam undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's emergency action plan readiness, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparedness data are currently unavailable, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to safeguard the surrounding community and environment from potential risks associated with the dam's operation.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
1065 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
MIDDLE FORK DEER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
39 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Drainage Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
2750 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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German Ridge
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Saddle Lake Rec Area
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Yellowbank Creek - Yellowbank WMA
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Primrose Loop
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Dogwood Loop
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Tipsaw
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