dangerous find in Clark State Forest

[Redskinsfan]

I found this in an area that I have frequently walked in and hunted in. The hole shown was previously completely covered and I have unwittingly walked nearly over or directly over it many times. To fall into this and be alone would almost certainly end badly.

The second picture is looking into the hole, obviously an old well. The surface of the water is approximately 20 feet away from the surface of the earth.

 

[buford t justice]

So this was like an old well in the middle of a path or what?

 

[Davis0023]

DNR needs to be informed. How far down is the water from ground level?

 

[Redskinsfan]

Yes, this old well is in a path and unmarked. I will call the State Forest office on Monday.

 

[tom1025]

Atleast there aren't any zombies hiding in it.

 

[HICKMAN]

I would definately flag that somehow, talk about dangerous!

 

[gunman41mag]

I would hate to fall in there wonder how deep the water is

 

[tom1025]

I would just cover it up and mark it on a map. Looks like a good water source in a shtf scenario.

 

[Redskinsfan]

DNR needs to be informed. How far down is the water from ground level?

The surface of the water is approximately 20 feet away from the surface of the earth.

 

[miguel]

+1 for the find. Dangerous ****!

 

[warangelcometh]

I would just cover it up and mark it on a map. Looks like a good water source in a shtf scenario.

Not a bad idea
I would take some water samples first and test them though. If they come back clean then - you got yourself a nice SHTF water source. Cover it up safely and secure, mark it with GPS coordinates and be on your way

 

[Redskinsfan]

I would definately flag that somehow, talk about dangerous!

A good suggestion and it made me think. I wanted to mark it but I could not find stakes and survey tape as I had imagined marking it, when you said "flag" it reminded to look in the old garage again. I found a bicycle flag that I was not using and placed it at the well hole as shown.

 

[MrSmitty]

Atleast there aren't any zombies hiding in it.

Silly! Zombies can hold their breath!!!

 

[Willie]

No telling how many critters fell into that and drowned.

Marking it is good, but it wont stay marked. The state needs to fill it in..

 

[selinoid44]

Loooks to be stone walled like an old cistrine or something. Thats really cool.

 

[Lonnie]

great place to hide a body if ever you need a place lol!

 

[AGarbers]

Not a bad idea
I would take some water samples first and test them though. If they come back clean then - you got yourself a nice SHTF water source. Cover it up safely and secure, mark it with GPS coordinates and be on your way

You better have a good filter or practice SODIS. Surface wells are filled with stuff to make you sick and die.

 

[odie]

Good find, I found one a few years back the hard way. While out coon hunting a dog fell in one, I was able to get some friends and get lowered down and get him. But it could have turned out a lot worse I went back the next day and covered it.

 

[Black_Wolf]

Yep, that needs covered securely.

Hope there's only water down there!

Must be an old homesite foundation nearby.

Hint hint for the metal detectorists here.

 

[1911Shooter]

Thank God little jimmy wasnt in the well because I highly doubt you has lassie.