J. Chamberlain Pond Dam
J. Chamberlain Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Wabash County, Indiana, built in 1957. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About J. Chamberlain Pond Dam
The primary purpose of J. Chamberlain Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jesse Chamberlin (private). It impounds the Tr-wabash River near Wabash.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 01/22/2002. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Nearest City | Wabash |
| River/Stream | Tr-wabash River |
| Coordinates | 40.83351, -85.77821 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 651 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JESSE CHAMBERLIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00767 |
| Federal ID | IN00767 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |