South Pond Dam
South Pond Dam is a dam located in Putnam County, Indiana, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About South Pond Dam
The primary purpose of South Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a storage capacity of 288 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. 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 05/22/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Putnam |
| Coordinates | 39.60689, -86.87754 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03957 |
| Federal ID | IN03957 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |