Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1 dam
Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1
Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1, also known as Gingerich Lake Dam, is a crucial water resource structure located in Daviess County, Indiana. Constructed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along the unnamed tributary of North Fork Prairie Creek. With a storage capacity of 369 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.02 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in managing water flow and mitigating potential flooding in the region.
The dam's condition assessment in 2011 deemed it to be in fair condition, with a significant hazard potential and a high risk level. Despite the absence of a spillway, the dam's structural integrity and maintenance are regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, with regular inspections carried out every three years. The dam's location in Raglesville, Indiana, underscores its importance in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential water-related risks and underlines the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in ensuring water resource sustainability and climate resilience in the region.
Overall, Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1 stands as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Daviess County, Indiana, reflecting a proactive approach towards water resource management and climate adaptation. With its strategic design and operational oversight, this earth dam serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between government agencies and conservation organizations in safeguarding communities from potential water-related hazards. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resource sustainability, the significance of structures like Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1 in mitigating flood risks and ensuring environmental resilience cannot be overstated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork White River At Shoals | 12,100 cfs | → |
| White River At Newberry | 15,300 cfs | → |
| White River Above Petersburg | 1,500 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Jasper | 567 cfs | → |
| White River At Petersburg | 20,900 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River Near Bedford | 6,410 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1.
Boat launches
- Martin County
- County Road 600 South, Montgomery
- County Road 600 South Daviess County
- County Road 825 South Daviess County
- County Road 675 East, Otwell
- County Road 200 South, Dugger
Campgrounds
- West Boggs Park
- Crane Mwr Military
- Montgomery Rec Park
- Martin State Forest
- Glendale State Fish And Wildlife Area
- Sunset City Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
Track Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1
Where does the data for Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1 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 Significant 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 Prairie Cr. No. A-3-1.