Vigo Co. Cons. Club Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

The Vigo Co.


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Summary

Cons. Club Dam, located in Vigo County, Indiana, is a private Earth dam constructed for recreational purposes on Sulphur Creek. With a height of 6.5 feet and a length of 250 feet, this dam creates a surface area of 12 acres and a drainage area of 1 acre. While it does not have a spillway, its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment highlight the importance of regular inspections and maintenance.

Managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Vigo Co. Cons. Club Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement. Its last inspection in March 2018 revealed a need for improvement, with a high risk classification and a history of poor condition. Despite lacking certain safety features such as outlet gates and spillways, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for the local community.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and address the risk factors associated with the Vigo Co. Cons. Club Dam to ensure the safety of both the environment and the surrounding communities. By staying informed about its condition assessments, hazard potential, and risk management measures, we can work towards enhancing the resilience and sustainability of this important infrastructure.

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

6.5

River Or Stream

SULPHUR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Drainage Area

1

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

7
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.