Moss Dam
Moss Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Indiana, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Moss Dam
The primary purpose of Moss 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Mutton Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 5,230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 576 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,244 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 58 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 09/12/2019.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| River/Stream | Mutton Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.91833, -85.82500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,689 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 576 acres |
| Drainage Area | 58 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 48,916 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03492 |
| Federal ID | IN03492 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |