Millark Millpond Dam
Millark Millpond Dam is a concrete dam located in Fulton County, Indiana, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Millark Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Millark Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gregory Foster (private). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 01/22/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fulton |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.00245, -86.12870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,286 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GREGORY FOSTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00775 |
| Federal ID | IN00775 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |