Stucker Fork Dam No. 4 is an earth dam located in Scott County, Indiana, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 850 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Stucker Fork Dam No. 4
The primary purpose of Stucker Fork Dam No. 4 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 Hog Creek near Scottsburg.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,749 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/04/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Scottsburg |
| River/Stream | Hog Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.69282, -85.63871 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,749 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,749 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,319 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 | 04/04/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00184 |
| Federal ID | IN00184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |