Stucker Fork Dam No. 14 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Stucker Fork Dam No.


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Summary

14, located in Scott County, Indiana, is a critical structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1974 for flood risk reduction along the Big Ox Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 24.3 feet and stretches 650 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 415 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.53 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its safety and functionality.

With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Stucker Fork Dam No. 14 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam's maximum discharge capacity reaches 2496 cubic feet per second, providing crucial flood control measures for the local community of Austin-Offstream. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with outlet gates to manage water levels effectively. The dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level, reflecting the need for ongoing monitoring and management to mitigate any potential hazards.

Overall, Stucker Fork Dam No. 14 serves as a key infrastructure asset in safeguarding the region against flooding and ensuring water resource management in the area. With its stone core and rock-soil foundations, this dam stands as a testament to effective engineering and environmental stewardship. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like Stucker Fork Dam No. 14 are essential in preserving the resilience of communities and ecosystems in the face of changing weather patterns.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

650

Dam Height

24.3

River Or Stream

BIG OX CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Drainage Area

1.53

Nid Storage

415

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock, Soil

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.