Mcdonald Marsh Dam is a dam located in Jackson County, Indiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 550 ft long. 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 Mcdonald Marsh Dam
Mcdonald Marsh Dam is a dam in Jackson, Indiana.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet.
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 09/09/2019.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Coordinates | 38.95000, -85.80000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN04077 |
| Federal ID | IN04077 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |