Troxel Run Dam
Troxel Run Dam is an earth dam located in LaGrange County, Indiana, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Troxel Run Dam
The primary purpose of Troxel Run Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Pigeon River Fish And Wildlife Area (state). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Pigeon River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaGrange |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Pigeon River |
| Coordinates | 41.70699, -85.35615 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03745 |
| Federal ID | IN03745 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |