Dam 9e Reservoir Report

Nearby: Moss Dam

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Dam 9e in Indiana, with a height of 7 feet and a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.


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Summary

Located in Jackson County, this dam was last inspected in September 2019 and has been deemed to have a low hazard potential but poor condition. Despite being owned by the DOI FWS, Dam 9e is not regulated or permitted by the state, highlighting potential areas for improvement in oversight and maintenance.

With a length of 5520 feet and serving a drainage area of 37,312 acres, Dam 9e poses both challenges and opportunities for water resource management. The dam, with its outdated condition assessment and lack of emergency action plans, underscores the need for proactive risk management measures. Given its location in Congressional District 09, Indiana, stakeholders and policymakers should prioritize modernizing and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of Dam 9e to safeguard water resources and mitigate potential risks associated with its operation.

As climate change impacts water availability and quality, the importance of maintaining and upgrading infrastructure like Dam 9e cannot be overstated. Enhancing the resilience of this dam to meet current and future challenges is essential for sustainable water management in Indiana. By addressing the poor condition assessment and implementing robust risk management measures, Dam 9e can continue to play a vital role in ensuring water security and climate adaptation in the region.

Dam Length

5520

Dam Height

7

Drainage Area

37312

Nid Storage

350

Hazard Potential

Low

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.