Delaney Creek Dam No.
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15, also known as Plattsburg Lake, is a local government-owned earthen dam located in Kossuth, Indiana. Built in 1981 by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction along an unnamed tributary of Delaney Creek. With a height of 38 feet and a length of 610 feet, it provides a storage capacity of 380 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres.
Despite its important function, the dam's condition assessment in 2014 rated it as poor, with a hazard potential classified as low but a high risk assessment due to its structural deficiencies. The last inspection in 2019 highlighted the need for improvements, but no emergency action plan or inundation maps have been prepared. With a maximum discharge capacity of 940 cubic feet per second, the dam's inadequate condition raises concerns for the surrounding area's safety in the event of a major flood event. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Delaney Creek Dam No. 15 presents an intriguing case study in the management and maintenance of critical infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
610 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY DELANEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
380 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Delaney Creek Park
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Starve Hollow State Rec Area
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Jackson - Washington State Forest
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