Pine Creek Dam
Pine Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Benton County, Indiana, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pine Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Creek 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 Willow Slough Fish And Wildlife Area (state). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Big Pine Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 633 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Benton |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Big Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.64413, -87.15079 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 633 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 633 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,108 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WILLOW SLOUGH FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03941 |
| Federal ID | IN03941 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |