St. Meinrad (south) Dam
St. Meinrad (south) Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Indiana, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About St. Meinrad (south) Dam
St. Meinrad (south) Dam is a dam in Perry, Indiana. The dam is owned by St. Meinrad Archabbey (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Anderson River.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 12/15/2017.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Anderson River |
| Coordinates | 38.16450, -86.79481 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 398 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | ST. MEINRAD ARCHABBEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00416 |
| Federal ID | IN00416 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |