Ferdinand New Water Supply Dam
Ferdinand New Water Supply Dam is an earth dam located in Dubois County, Indiana, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ferdinand New Water Supply Dam
Ferdinand New Water Supply Dam is a dam in Dubois, Indiana. The dam is owned by Henry Haake (public utility). It impounds the Ferdinand Run.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/20/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| River/Stream | Ferdinand Run |
| Coordinates | 38.21521, -86.83329 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 403 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Henry Haake |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00019 |
| Federal ID | IN00019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |