Cedarville Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIndiana
CountyAllen
River/StreamST. JOSEPH RIVER
Coordinates41.19876, -85.01832

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length1,900 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,830 acre-ft
Max Storage7,830 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area460 acres
Drainage Area763 sq mi
Max Discharge85,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF FORT WAYNE - UTILITIES ENGINEERING
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/23/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIN00012
Federal IDIN00012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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