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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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Nearest City | Booneville |
| Coordinates | 38.09028, -87.35583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,270 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,455 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,455 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Vigo Coal Operating Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN83466 |
| Federal ID | IN83466 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |