Dam Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

The Abandoned Holliday Hydroelectric Powerhouse and Dam, Riverwood, Indiana

Just north of Noblesville, Indiana you’ll find the remains of the abandoned Holliday Hydroelectric Powerhouse and Dam on the White River near 211th Street. Sam Mott and Alex Holliday of Noblesvi…[View More]

The Abandoned Star Mill Electric Company, Howe, Indiana

In northern Indiana on a dead end side road sits a couple of dams and an old abandoned electric power plant that is slowly being consumed by nature. Here’s the story behind this forgotten piece …[View More]

Lock and Dam # 9, Philo, Ohio

A series of 11 canal locks and dams were built along the Muskingum River in central Ohio between 1836 to 1841. This is the story behind Lock and Dam # 9 in Philo, Ohio.

Dr Elwood Mead Historical Marker, Patriot, Indiana

Dr. Elwood Mead was born and raised in Patriot, Indiana. He went on to become one of the leading figures to help irrigate the western half of the United States.

Fern Bank Wicket Dam

Construction on the Fern Bank Wicket Dam began in 1905 it was completed in 1911 and dedicated in 1929. The dam was demolished in 1963 when the modern dams were built alo…[View More]

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