Richart Dam, located in Jackson, Indiana, is a Federal-owned structure primarily used for fish and wildlife pond purposes.
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Constructed in 1980 by Miller, Wihry & Lee, Inc., this Earth-type dam stands at 21 feet high with a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a structural height of 28 feet. It spans 1650 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 1772 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 478 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Storm Creek, covers a surface area of 106 acres and serves a drainage area of 4.4 square miles.
Managed and funded by the Fish and Wildlife Service, Richart Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the area. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of September 2019, the dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The outlet gates of the dam consist of a slide (sluice gate), and it has a spillway width of 354 feet. With a maximum discharge capacity of 13,007 cubic feet per second, the dam has undergone modifications in 1996. Richart Dam continues to be an essential component of the local water resource management, contributing to the conservation of fish and wildlife populations in the region.
Years Modified |
1996 - Other |
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
1650 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
STORM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
106 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
4.4 |
Nid Storage |
1772 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |