Stucker Fork Dam No. 3
Stucker Fork Dam No. 3 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Indiana, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stucker Fork Dam No. 3
The primary purpose of Stucker Fork Dam No. 3 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Stucker Fork Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Stucker Ditch near Scottsburg.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 492 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Scottsburg |
| River/Stream | Stucker Ditch |
| Coordinates | 38.71016, -85.64161 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 492 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 492 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,454 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | STUCKER FORK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00245 |
| Federal ID | IN00245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |