Pritchard Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Pritchard Dam, located in Indiana, was completed in 1997 by CHRISTOPHER B.


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Summary

BURKE ENG. LTD. The dam stands at 40 feet high with a hydraulic height of 48 feet, serving primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, the dam spans 200 feet in length and covers a surface area of 4.7 acres. The dam is situated on an unnamed tributary of Mill Creek, with a drainage area of 0.13 square miles.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Pritchard Dam is considered fair as of July 2009. The last inspection took place in December 2019, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 15 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 504 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment deems the dam to have a moderate risk level, there are currently no specific risk management measures in place for Pritchard Dam.

Overall, Pritchard Dam serves as a vital structure for recreational activities in Putnam County, Indiana. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and maintain the condition of dams like Pritchard to ensure their safety and longevity for future generations to enjoy.

Year Completed

1997

Dam Length

200

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY MILL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.7

Hydraulic Height

48

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

88

Structural Height

48

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

48
       
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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.