South Bend

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIndiana
CountySt. Joseph
Nearest CitySouth Bend
River/StreamSt Joseph River
Coordinates41.67580, -86.24639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeTimber Crib
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length435 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area3,572 sq mi
Max Discharge30,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSouth Bend, City of
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/23/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIN00807
Federal IDIN00807
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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