Seed Tick Dam, also known as Boggs Creek Dam No.
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2, is a federal-owned structure located on Seed Tick Creek in Martin, Indiana. Built in 1962 by the US Navy for flood risk reduction, the dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 715 feet, with a storage capacity of 1751 acre-feet. The dam is primarily made of earth and stone materials, with a rock foundation, and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 221 feet.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Seed Tick Dam has a moderate risk rating. The dam is not state-regulated or permitted, with inspections and operations handled by the US Navy. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 7.5 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 7276 cubic feet per second. The dam's purpose is solely for flood risk reduction, and it serves as an essential structure in managing water resources in the region.
Overall, Seed Tick Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding, with its strategic location on Seed Tick Creek. Managed and funded by the US Navy, the dam's design and construction were overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. With its notable history and impact on water resource management, Seed Tick Dam stands as a testament to proactive flood risk reduction measures in Indiana.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
715 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
SEED TICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
7.5 |
Nid Storage |
1751 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
25 |
East Fork White River At Shoals
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2030cfs |
White River At Newberry
|
1050cfs |
Patoka River At Jasper
|
756cfs |
East Fork White River Near Bedford
|
1420cfs |
White River Above Petersburg
|
1220cfs |
White River At Petersburg
|
3540cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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West Boggs Park
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Crane MWR Military
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Martin State Forest
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Montgomery Rec Park
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