Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel)

WHITE RIVER· Marion, Indiana· Timber Crib· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel) 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 Length200 ft
Dam TypeTimber Crib
Max Storage688 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area1,874 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03351

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: February 12, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Indianapolis Power and Light Company

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel)?

Harding St. Power Plant 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 Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel)?

Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel) is owned by Indianapolis Power and Light Company (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel)?

Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel) 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 Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel)?

Harding St. Power Plant 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 Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel) last inspected?

Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel) was last inspected on February 12, 2019. 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.