Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel) dam
Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel)
The Harding St. Power Plant Dam, also known as the White River Dam, is a timber crib structure located in Marion, Indiana. This in-channel dam is owned by a public utility and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. With a dam height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 688 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
While the dam has a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and improvements. The last inspection in 2019 revealed areas of concern, and the risk assessment categorizes it as high risk (2). Despite these challenges, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose and is a key feature in the White River watershed, supporting various ecological and human activities.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and advocate for the proper maintenance and management of the Harding St. Power Plant Dam to ensure its continued functionality and safety. With its strategic location on the White River and its impact on the surrounding community, this dam is a significant piece of infrastructure that requires attention and investment for long-term sustainability.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White R. At Stout Gen. Stn. At Indianapolis | 5,820 cfs | → |
| White River At Indianapolis | 5,090 cfs | → |
| Little Buck Creek Near Indianapolis | 11 cfs | → |
| Lick Creek At Indianapolis | 90 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek At Indianapolis | 522 cfs | → |
| Little Eagle Creek At Speedway | 67 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel).
Boat launches
- North White River Parkway East Drive 2483, Riverside
- Fall Creek Parkway Trail Indianapolis
- White River Boat Ramp
- Shoreland Lane 9601, Indianapolis
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
- Fall Creek Trail At Geist Dam Indianápolis
Track Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel) in the Snoflo app
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About Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel)
Where does the data for Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel) come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Harding St. Power Plant Dam (In-Channel).