Broad Ripple Dam (in-channel)
Broad Ripple Dam (in-channel) is a timber crib dam located in Marion County, Indiana, built in 1830. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Broad Ripple Dam (in-channel)
The primary purpose of Broad Ripple Dam (in-channel) is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Veolia Water Indianapolis (public utility). It impounds the White River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 307 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 91 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 459 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,234 square miles. Completed in 1830, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/14/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marion |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 39.87355, -86.14026 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 307 ft |
| Year Completed | 1830 (196 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,234 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VEOLIA WATER INDIANAPOLIS |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03176 |
| Federal ID | IN03176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |