Richart 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.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 1,650 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Richart Dam
The primary purpose of Richart 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 Storm Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 106 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,772 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 09/11/2019.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| River/Stream | Storm Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.95500, -85.79833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,772 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,772 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 478 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,007 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 | 09/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03493 |
| Federal ID | IN03493 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |