Riverwood Power Dam (In-Channel)

WHITE RIVER· Hamilton, Indiana· Built 1940· Gravity· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Riverwood Power Dam (In-Channel) is classified as low hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 2.2% in IN)
Dam Length310 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage608 acre-ft
Normal Storage608 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area832 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDIN00808

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: January 18, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Cinergy

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Riverwood Power Dam (In-Channel)?

Riverwood Power 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 Riverwood Power Dam (In-Channel)?

Riverwood Power Dam (In-Channel) is owned by Cinergy (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Riverwood Power Dam (In-Channel) built?

Riverwood Power Dam (In-Channel) was completed in 1940, making it 86 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Riverwood Power Dam (In-Channel)?

Riverwood Power 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 Riverwood Power Dam (In-Channel) last inspected?

Riverwood Power Dam (In-Channel) was last inspected on January 18, 2018. 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.