Stucker Fork Dam No. 16a
Stucker Fork Dam No. 16a is an earth dam located in Scott County, Indiana, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stucker Fork Dam No. 16a
The primary purpose of Stucker Fork Dam No. 16a 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 White Eye Branch near Scottsburg.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 110 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 02/21/2019.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Scottsburg |
| River/Stream | White Eye Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.69076, -85.66969 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 912 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,877 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 | 02/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00652 |
| Federal ID | IN00652 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |