Elkhart River (In-Channel) Dam
Key Takeaway
Elkhart River (In-Channel) Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 705 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | IN03283 |
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
CITY OF ELKHART
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elkhart River (In-Channel) Dam?
Elkhart River (In-Channel) Dam 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 Elkhart River (In-Channel) Dam?
Elkhart River (In-Channel) Dam is owned by CITY OF ELKHART (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Elkhart River (In-Channel) Dam?
Elkhart River (In-Channel) Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Elkhart River (In-Channel) Dam?
Elkhart River (In-Channel) Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Elkhart River (In-Channel) Dam last inspected?
Elkhart River (In-Channel) Dam was last inspected on December 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.