Stucker Fork Dam No. 69
Stucker Fork Dam No. 69 is an earth dam located in Scott County, Indiana, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stucker Fork Dam No. 69
The primary purpose of Stucker Fork Dam No. 69 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 Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Stick Run near Underwood.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 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 02/23/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Underwood |
| River/Stream | Stick Run |
| Coordinates | 38.58456, -85.81511 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03716 |
| Federal ID | IN03716 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |