Pogues Run Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Located in Marion, Indiana, the Pogues Run Dam serves as a crucial piece of infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the Pogues Run river.


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Summary

Built in 1998, this earthen dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 600 feet in length, offering a storage capacity of 572 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 33 acres. Despite its high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in August 2018.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Pogues Run Dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. While its spillway type is categorized as uncontrolled, the dam has demonstrated a moderate risk level (3) according to a recent risk assessment. With its strategic location and purposeful design, the Pogues Run Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

POGUES RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

33

Drainage Area

4.9

Nid Storage

572

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

24
       
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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.