Wilkerson Dam No. 3
Wilkerson Dam No. 3 is an earth dam located in Brown County, Indiana, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wilkerson Dam No. 3
The primary purpose of Wilkerson Dam No. 3 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Norman Wilkerson (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary East Fork Salt Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/07/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Brown |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary East Fork Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.26244, -86.13116 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 233 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NORMAN WILKERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN04073 |
| Federal ID | IN04073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |