Stucker Fork Dam No. 54
Stucker Fork Dam No. 54 is an earth dam located in Scott County, Indiana, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stucker Fork Dam No. 54
The primary purpose of Stucker Fork Dam No. 54 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 Unnamed Tributary Woods Fork near Scottsburg.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 02/11/2019.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Scottsburg |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Woods Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.68390, -85.62836 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 432 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | STUCKER FORK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03714 |
| Federal ID | IN03714 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |