Stucker Fork Dam No. 16a Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Stucker Fork Dam No.


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Summary

16a, also known as Windy Shores Lake Dam, is a key infrastructure in Scottsburg, Indiana, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1977. This earth dam stands at a height of 29.5 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the White Eye Branch river. With a storage capacity of 1,600 acre-feet and a surface area of 110 acres, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Despite its important function, Stucker Fork Dam No. 16a is currently assessed as being in poor condition, with a significant hazard potential. The last inspection in 2019 revealed the need for improvements to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood control. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the surrounding community from flooding events.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is vital to recognize the critical role that infrastructure like Stucker Fork Dam No. 16a plays in managing water resources and reducing flood risks. Efforts to address its current poor condition and implement necessary risk management measures are essential to ensure the safety and resilience of the community it serves. By supporting the maintenance and improvement of such structures, we can contribute to a more sustainable and secure water management system in the face of changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

1200

Dam Height

29.5

River Or Stream

WHITE EYE BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

110

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

34

Nid Storage

1600

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

30
       
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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.