Fresh Water Pond is an earth dam located in Warrick County, Indiana. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 3,270 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 11 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 assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN83466 |
| Federal ID | IN83466 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |