Fresh Water Pond

Fresh Water Pond is an earth dam located in Warrick County, Indiana. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Fresh Water Pond

The primary purpose of Fresh Water Pond 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 owned by Vigo Coal Operating Co. (private).

The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 3,270 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,455 acre-feet.

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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/07/2015. That was over 10 years ago.

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Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIndiana
CountyWarrick
Nearest CityBooneville
Coordinates38.09028, -87.35583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length3,270 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,455 acre-ft
Max Storage1,455 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVigo Coal Operating Co.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/07/2015
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIN83466
Federal IDIN83466
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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