Fall Creek Keystone Ave. Dam (In-Channel)

FALL CREEK· Marion, Indiana· Concrete· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Fall Creek Keystone Ave. Dam (In-Channel) is classified as low hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in IN)
Dam Length240 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage225 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area312 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03293

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: November 14, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

VEOLIA WATER INDIANAPOLIS

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fall Creek Keystone Ave. Dam (In-Channel)?

Fall Creek Keystone Ave. 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 Fall Creek Keystone Ave. Dam (In-Channel)?

Fall Creek Keystone Ave. Dam (In-Channel) is owned by VEOLIA WATER INDIANAPOLIS (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Fall Creek Keystone Ave. Dam (In-Channel)?

Fall Creek Keystone Ave. 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 Fall Creek Keystone Ave. Dam (In-Channel)?

Fall Creek Keystone Ave. Dam (In-Channel) 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 Fall Creek Keystone Ave. Dam (In-Channel) last inspected?

Fall Creek Keystone Ave. Dam (In-Channel) was last inspected on November 14, 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.