New Harmony Mine Pond

Sullivan, Indiana· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

New Harmony Mine Pond is classified as low hazard in Indiana. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 8.5% in IN)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage166 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDIN03541

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 1, 1983
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Jack Jarrett

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of New Harmony Mine Pond?

New Harmony Mine Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates New Harmony Mine Pond?

New Harmony Mine Pond is owned by Jack Jarrett (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of New Harmony Mine Pond?

New Harmony Mine Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is New Harmony Mine Pond?

New Harmony Mine Pond has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was New Harmony Mine Pond last inspected?

New Harmony Mine Pond was last inspected on November 1, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.