Elkhart River (in-channel) Dam is a concrete dam located in Elkhart County, Indiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 160 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 Elkhart River (in-channel) Dam
The primary purpose of Elkhart River (in-channel) Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Elkhart (local government). It impounds the Elkhart River.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 705 square miles.
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 12/14/2017.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| River/Stream | Elkhart River |
| Coordinates | 41.68496, -85.96760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 705 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Elkhart |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03283 |
| Federal ID | IN03283 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |