Province Pond Dam
Province Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Indiana, built in 1997. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Province Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Province Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Indiana Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Bell Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 3,940 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 61 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 291 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 08/13/2020.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry |
| River/Stream | Bell Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.00169, -85.41590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,940 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 256 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03944 |
| Federal ID | IN03944 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |