Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel)
Key Takeaway
Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel) is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1830 and is 196 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 2.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 307 ft |
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| Max Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 92 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,234 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1830 (196 years old) |
| NID ID | IN03176 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
VEOLIA WATER INDIANAPOLIS
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel)?
Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel)?
Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel) is owned by VEOLIA WATER INDIANAPOLIS (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel) built?
Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel) was completed in 1830, making it 196 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel)?
Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel) serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel)?
Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel) has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel) last inspected?
Broad Ripple Dam (In-Channel) was last inspected on February 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.