Retention Pond in Marion County Indiana at Farleys Addition in Indianapolis

Last updated: Jun 13, 2025, 3:58 AM UTC
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  • 10.1 - Top of staff gage located at the retention pond. At this point, pond is completely full ending to lowest residential area located at the upstream portion of the pond. Water flow through pipe must be high because water depth is 4 feet above the top of the pipe. Such a level likely indicated excessive local flooding in progress. Water over an average person head near outflow pipe. Keep children away from pond.
  • 8.5 - Pond becoming unusually large. Significant local flooding likely in progress. Flow through pipe is likely strong. Pond becoming large to very large. Water more than 4 feet deep at outflow pipe area. Keep children out of pond area.
  • 7.3 - Level reached on April 8, 2015 after nearly 2 inches of rain in the area. Water level at the top of concrete structure of pond containing the outflow pipe. Local flooding may be in progress. Water more than 3 feet deep near outflow pipe with an unusual amount of water in the pond.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 39.7806, -86.2858
RFC OHRFC
State IN
WFO IND
County Marion
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03353494

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 7.65 ft on 03-29-2020 (P)
2. 8.32 ft on 06-19-2019
3. 7.35 ft on 02-07-2019
4. 7.31 ft on 04-08-2015

Historic Crests

1. 8.32 ft on 06-19-2019
2. 7.65 ft on 03-29-2020 (P)
3. 7.35 ft on 02-07-2019
4. 7.31 ft on 04-08-2015

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding N/A
moderate Flooding 759.85 ft
minor Flooding 758.65 ft
action 757.35 ft
Latest Value N/A
Gauge Zero 751.35 ft

Gauge Photos

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Retention pond on Farley Cr near West 10th St on Jun 9, 2015. Level 3.9 ft.

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Indianapolis, IN 46241
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