Riverwood Power Dam (in-channel) is a gravity dam located in Hamilton County, Indiana, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 310 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Riverwood Power Dam (in-channel)
Riverwood Power Dam (in-channel) is a dam in Hamilton, Indiana. The dam is owned by Cinergy (public utility). It impounds the White River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 608 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 832 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 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 01/18/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hamilton |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 40.09518, -85.96909 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 608 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 608 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 608 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 832 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cinergy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00808 |
| Federal ID | IN00808 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |