South Q St. Dry Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 27, 2025
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Summary
Dry Dam, located in Wayne County, Indiana, serves as a crucial recreational resource for the local community. Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at 11 feet in height and spans 310 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. Situated along an unnamed tributary of the East Fork Whitewater River, the dam is designed for flood control and water resource management, ensuring the safety and well-being of nearby residents.
Despite its primary purpose for recreation, South Q St. Dry Dam has been assessed with a poor condition and significant hazard potential, indicating the need for maintenance and potential upgrades. The dam has a high risk assessment level, with a designated inspection frequency of every 3 years. The last inspection in February 2017 revealed the need for improvement, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the long-term functionality of the dam.
With its location in a regulated state jurisdiction and oversight by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, South Q St. Dry Dam plays a vital role in water resource protection and flood control efforts. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges to water management systems, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like South Q St. Dry Dam are essential for ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our water resources in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
310 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY EAST FORK WHITEWATER RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.1 |
Nid Storage |
101 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
11 |
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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.
South Q St. Dry Dam