Pretty Prairie Creek Road Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 23, 2025
Pretty Prairie Creek Road Dam, located in Tippecanoe, Indiana, is a significant earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a length of 360 feet, providing a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. The dam, situated on an unnamed tributary of the Tippecanoe River, covers a surface area of 5.1 acres and has a drainage area of 0.3 square miles.
Despite its age, Pretty Prairie Creek Road Dam has been flagged with a poor condition assessment and a significant hazard potential, indicating a need for maintenance and potential risk management measures. With a high risk designation, it is crucial for the dam's owner, a local government entity, to conduct regular inspections and potentially implement emergency action plans to ensure the safety of nearby communities in case of a dam failure. The dam lacks a spillway, which adds to its risk profile, making it imperative for stakeholders to prioritize safety measures and monitoring.
Given its importance for recreational activities and its role in water resource management, Pretty Prairie Creek Road Dam serves as a focal point for climate enthusiasts and water resource experts. As climate change continues to impact water systems, the resilience and safety of dams like this one are paramount. By staying informed about its condition, maintenance needs, and risk management strategies, stakeholders can work towards safeguarding both the dam's structural integrity and the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
360 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TIPPECANOE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
102 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tippecanoe River Near Delphi
|
700cfs |
Wildcat Creek Near Lafayette
|
126cfs |
South Fork Wildcat Creek Near Lafayette
|
57cfs |
Wildcat Creek At Owasco
|
52cfs |
Deer Creek Near Delphi
|
58cfs |
Wabash River At Lafayette Ind
|
1310cfs |
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.
Pretty Prairie Creek Road Dam