Herbert Pond Dam
Herbert Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Coshocton County, Ohio, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Herbert Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Herbert Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jared Redmond (private). It impounds the Tributary To Center Creek near Plainfield.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Coshocton |
| Nearest City | Plainfield |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Center Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.25250, -81.70028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 191 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jared Redmond |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01455 |
| Federal ID | OH01455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |