Pinestone Lake Dam dam
Pinestone Lake Dam
Pinestone Lake Dam, also known as Lanesville Reservoir Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Harrison, Indiana. Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a structural height of 35 feet, with a length of 420 feet. The dam serves primarily for water supply purposes, with a storage capacity of 192 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 98 acre-feet.
Situated on Panther Creek, Pinestone Lake Dam has a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" with a spillway width of 57 feet. The dam covers a surface area of 11.94 acres and has a drainage area of 0.65 square miles. Although it has a hazard potential rated as "High", the condition assessment as of July 2008 was deemed "Fair", with a moderate risk level of 3. Regular inspections are conducted every two years to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam. While the dam is not owned or funded by any federal agency, it is regulated and permitted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).
In the event of an emergency, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and there are no inundation maps prepared. Despite the moderate risk associated with Pinestone Lake Dam, appropriate risk management measures are yet to be detailed. With its significant role in water supply and recreation, continued monitoring and maintenance of this dam are essential to safeguard the surrounding community and environment from potential hazards.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
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 Pinestone Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Cutoff Near Louisville | 0 cfs | → |
| Buck Creek Near New Middletown | 12 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Orell Road Near Louisville | 0 cfs | → |
| Pond Creek Near Louisville | 11 cfs | → |
| Pond Creek At Pendleton Road Near Louisville | 12 cfs | → |
| M Fk Beargrass Cr At Lexington Rd At Louisville | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pinestone Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Greenwood Road 8203, Louisville
- Ohio River Greenway 100-598, New Albany
- North 27th Street Louisville
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
- West Main Street 106, Milltown
- East Wyandotte Avenue 7365, Leavenworth
Campgrounds
- South Harrison Co Park
- Buffalo Trace Co Park
- Salt River Rec Area
- Salt River Recreation Park
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- Horsemen's Campground Non-Electric
Paddle runs
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
Track Pinestone Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pinestone Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pinestone Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High 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 above 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 dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Pinestone Lake Dam.