South Bend
South Bend is a timber crib dam located in St. Joseph County, Indiana, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About South Bend
The primary purpose of South Bend is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by South Bend, City Of (local government). It impounds the St Joseph River near South Bend.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,572 square miles. Completed in 1850, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/23/2019.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Nearest City | South Bend |
| River/Stream | St Joseph River |
| Coordinates | 41.67580, -86.24639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,572 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | South Bend, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00807 |
| Federal ID | IN00807 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |