Emerichsville (In-Channel) Dam
Key Takeaway
Emerichsville (In-Channel) Dam is classified as low hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 2.2% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Max Storage | 918 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,287 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | IN03389 |
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 Indianapolis, Flood Control
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Emerichsville (In-Channel) Dam?
Emerichsville (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 Emerichsville (In-Channel) Dam?
Emerichsville (In-Channel) Dam is owned by City of Indianapolis, Flood Control (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Emerichsville (In-Channel) Dam?
Emerichsville (In-Channel) Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Emerichsville (In-Channel) Dam?
Emerichsville (In-Channel) Dam 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 Emerichsville (In-Channel) Dam last inspected?
Emerichsville (In-Channel) Dam was last inspected on October 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.