Kerrington Proper Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bottom Lake Dam Water's Edge Lake Dam
Last Updated: January 11, 2026
Kerrington Proper Dam, located in Johnson County, Indiana, was completed in 1974 by the U.S.
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Summary
Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. This earth dam stands at 26 feet high and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along an unnamed tributary of Crooked Creek. With a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.4 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Kerrington Proper Dam has been assessed to be in poor condition as of June 2009. The dam's inspection frequency is set at 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in November 2014. The dam does not have outlet gates or a controlled spillway, making it an uncontrolled spillway type. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kerrington Proper Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure that plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the area. Its location, design, and purpose highlight the intersection of human infrastructure with natural water systems. As efforts continue to assess and manage the dam's condition and risk level, stakeholders in the region will need to consider the long-term sustainability and resilience of this important water resource management infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
315 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY CROOKED CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
71 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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.
Kerrington Proper Dam