Elk Creek Dam No. 6

Washington County, Indiana (near LITTLE YORK-OFFSTREAM)

River/Stream: UNNAMED TRIBUTARY ELK CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
29 ft
Dam Length
480 ft
Reservoir Storage
114 acre-ft
Year Completed
1959
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,497 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2017-01-20

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IN00040
State
Indiana (IN)
Coordinates
38.65531, -85.93577
Age
67 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.