Ferdinand Forest Dam
Ferdinand Forest Dam is an earth dam located in Dubois County, Indiana, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ferdinand Forest Dam
The primary purpose of Ferdinand Forest Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Hurricane Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 677 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 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 05/07/2020.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Hurricane Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.25247, -86.77203 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 677 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 677 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 367 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 298 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00301 |
| Federal ID | IN00301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |