Elkhart
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Nearest City | Elkhart |
| River/Stream | St Joseph River |
| Coordinates | 41.69335, -85.96575 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 309 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 512 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,542 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Indiana & Michigan Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |