White River Dam (in-channel)
White River Dam (in-channel) is a timber crib dam located in Marion County, Indiana, built in 1893. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About White River Dam (in-channel)
White River Dam (in-channel) is a dam in Marion, Indiana. The dam is owned by Citizens Thermal Energy (private). It impounds the White River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 695 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 137 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 688 acre-feet. Completed in 1893, the structure is over a century old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marion |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 39.76208, -86.17397 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 695 ft |
| Year Completed | 1893 (133 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 688 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 688 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 137 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Citizens Thermal Energy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03780 |
| Federal ID | IN03780 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |