Ferdinand Old Water Supply Dam
Ferdinand Old Water Supply Dam is an earth dam located in Dubois County, Indiana, built in 1915. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ferdinand Old Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of Ferdinand Old Water Supply 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 owned by Ferdinand Water Works (public utility). It impounds the Water Run.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 269 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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 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 12/06/2018.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| River/Stream | Water Run |
| Coordinates | 38.22566, -86.84544 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 485 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | FERDINAND WATER WORKS |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00298 |
| Federal ID | IN00298 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |