Hamilton Lake At Hamilton reservoir
Hamilton Lake At Hamilton
Hamilton Lake in Indiana was created in 1837 as a result of a dam being built on the headwaters of the Wabash River. The lake covers 800 acres and has an average depth of 25 feet. It is supplied by a combination of surface flow and snowpack from the surrounding area. The lake is a popular destination for recreational activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. Agricultural uses include irrigation for nearby crops. In recent years, a focus has been put on improving the water quality of the lake through measures such as controlling nutrient runoff from surrounding farms. The lake is also home to a variety of wildlife, including fish, waterfowl, and turtles.
Daily levels at Hamilton Lake At Hamilton
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hamilton Lake At Hamilton -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Creek At Hamilton | 4 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River Near Newville | 132 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Nr Angola | 37 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At 18th Street At Auburn | 14 cfs | → |
| West Branch St. Joseph River Nr Nettle Lake | 26 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Tributary To Lost Creek Near Farmers Oh | 0 cfs | → |
About Hamilton Lake At Hamilton
Where does the data for Hamilton Lake At Hamilton come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.