- White River flooding near Indianapolis began on August 1, 2026.
- White River cresting in Hamilton County caused a bridge collapse and required an emergency declaration.
Columbus begins dam removal on East Fork White River, impacting Superfund site
What happened
Demolition of a low-head dam spanning the East Fork White River in downtown Columbus has officially begun. The structure, located between the Second Street and Third Street bridges, is being removed to address public safety and environmental concerns. This removal is a centerpiece of the city’s broader “Our River… Our Riverfront” initiative.
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Why it matters
The dam’s crumbling state caused severe bank erosion, which threatened to expose a former Indiana Department of Environmental Management Superfund site. Removing the dam is expected to restore natural sediment flow, improve overall water quality, and enable fish passage for aquatic species.
White River flooding near Indianapolis began on August 1, 2026, following a bridge collapse caused by White River cresting in Hamilton County.
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Who's involved
- ColumbusThe city where the dam removal is taking place as part of riverfront redevelopment.
- East Fork White RiverThe river where the dam is located and whose health is being improved by the removal.
- Indiana Department of Environmental ManagementThe government agency responsible for overseeing the status of the Superfund site.
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The entities involved
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Columbus
capital city of Ohio, United States of America
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East Fork White River
river in Indiana, United States of America
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Indiana Department of Environmental Management
office of the State of Indiana government