SOUTH BEND, Ind., April 12, 2011 – Boaters on the St. Joseph River upstream of Indiana Michigan Power’s (I&M) Elkhart Hydroelectric Facility are advised to exercise caution when approaching the dam. The barrier that normally prevents watercraft from coming within 300 feet of the dam has been removed due to extensive damage. I&M anticipates having a new barrier assembled and installed within the next two weeks.
The 300-foot warning distance that boaters are advised to observe is the same distance from the dam that the previous barrier was located.
Marta Elliott, I&M Corporate Communications, 574/236-4965