Trent Short Dam

Trent Short Dam is a dam located in Vigo County, Indiana. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Trent Short Dam

The primary purpose of Trent Short Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.

The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 195 feet across.

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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/11/2011. That was over 14 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyVigo
Coordinates39.55965, -87.45703

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length195 ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/11/2011
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN04072
Federal IDIN04072
More InfoState Dam Safety Program