Delaney Creek Dam No. 5
Delaney Creek Dam No. 5 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Indiana, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Delaney Creek Dam No. 5
The primary purpose of Delaney Creek Dam No. 5 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 Delaney Creek Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Muscatatuck River near Millport.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 86 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,314 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/08/2019.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Millport |
| River/Stream | Muscatatuck River |
| Coordinates | 38.72215, -86.04411 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,314 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,314 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,737 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DELANEY CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00660 |
| Federal ID | IN00660 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |