George Barlow Pond
George Barlow Pond is an earth dam located in Wabash County, Indiana, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About George Barlow Pond
The primary purpose of George Barlow Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Greg Schenkel (private). It impounds the Silver Creek, Wabash River near Andrews.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Nearest City | Andrews |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek, Wabash River |
| Coordinates | 40.90943, -85.68159 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 186 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GREG SCHENKEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00471 |
| Federal ID | IN00471 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |