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Old Dam River Camp
Tourist attraction · New Harmony, Indiana
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 9,940 ft³/s over 15 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 9,940 ft³/s over 15 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 9,940 ft³/s over 15 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 9,940 ft³/s over 15 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03378500, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 9,940 ft³/s over 15 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Indiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WABASH RIVER AT NEW HARMONY, IN (1.9 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Dam River Camp?
- Old Dam River Camp is a tourist attraction in New Harmony, Indiana.
- What is the water temperature at Old Dam River Camp?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Old Dam River Camp in New Harmony, Indiana is 79°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 03378500, 1.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at Old Dam River Camp?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 9,940 ft³/s over 15 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Old Dam River Camp rated?
- Old Dam River Camp in New Harmony, Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.
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Old Dam Rd, New Harmony, IN 47631
New Harmony, Indiana 47631
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