Emerichsville (In-Channel) Dam

WHITE RIVER· Marion, Indiana· Stone· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

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 Length360 ft
Dam TypeStone
Max Storage918 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area1,287 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03389

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 26, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

City of Indianapolis, Flood Control

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.