Potato Creek State Park Dam

St. Joseph County, Indiana

River/Stream: POTATO CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
1,500 ft
Reservoir Storage
9,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1977
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
10,770 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2018-06-14

Hazard Classification: High — 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
IN00517
State
Indiana (IN)
Coordinates
41.54930, -86.37092
Age
49 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.