South Bend

Indiana — St. Joseph County — St Joseph River

Location

StateIndiana
CountySt. Joseph
RiverSt Joseph River
Coordinates41.67580, -86.24639

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length435 ft
NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 23, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1850
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeTimber Crib
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSouth Bend, City of

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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