Providence Mill Dam

Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025 Updated Dec 4, 2025

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Legal battles, safety concerns fuel controversy over low head dams in southern Indiana

While legislation addressing the matter is not specific to southern Indiana, two dams in Floyd County—the Blackiston Mill Dam and the Providence Mill Dam—have drawn significant attention.

New records reveal New Albany spent more than $124K on controversial Silver Creek Dam work

Since then, WDRB has repeatedly asked the mayor’s office for cost information and documentation related to the project.

New Albany, Indiana DNR settle lawsuit over emergency maintenance at Providence Mill Dam

The DNR filed the lawsuit over "emergency maintenance" at the dam ordered by Mayor Jeff Gahan in August 2024 following the death of 14-year-old Andre "AJ" Edwards, who drowned on Memorial Day.