Glen White Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 27, 2025
Glen White Dam, located in Abington, Indiana, was completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along an unnamed tributary of the East Fork Whitewater River.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at 28 feet high and stretches 380 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 0.1 square miles and a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high risk rating, Glen White Dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan. The dam's spillway type is listed as "None," with no outlet gates installed. Although the dam is privately owned, it serves a critical purpose in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With its location in Wayne County and a maximum discharge capacity of 220 cubic feet per second, Glen White Dam remains a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY EAST FORK WHITEWATER RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Glen White Dam