Felmont Oil Co. Dam dam
Felmont Oil Co. Dam
Felmont Oil Co. Dam, located in Dubois, Indiana, was completed in 1963 and serves as a vital water resource structure in the area. This privately-owned Earth-type dam stands at a height of 47 feet and has a capacity to store 186 acre-feet of water from the unnamed tributary Ferdinand Run. With a normal storage capacity of 121 acre-feet and a surface area of 9.8 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and managing water resources in the region.
The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," indicating its significance beyond conventional uses such as flood control or irrigation. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2006, the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The structure features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 16 feet and has no outlet gates. The dam's inspection frequency is every two years, with the last assessment conducted in November 2020, ensuring its continued safety and functionality for the surrounding community.
Managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Felmont Oil Co. Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With its strategic location and capacity, the dam contributes to water resource management efforts in the region, highlighting the intersection of water infrastructure, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship. As a key component of the local water system, the dam underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and ensuring water security for the future.
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 Felmont Oil Co. Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 518 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Jasper | 675 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton | 102,000 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Winslow | 1,240 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Shoals | 18,100 cfs | → |
| White River Above Petersburg | 1,500 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Felmont Oil Co. Dam.
Boat launches
- East 14th Street 961-999, Ferdinand
- South 600 East 7985, Ferdinand
- North 325 East 721, Dubois County
- Indiana 164 11146, Celestine
- Jasper Riverwalk, Jasper
- North 300 East 15029, Lincoln City
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- 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
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
Track Felmont Oil Co. Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Felmont Oil Co. Dam
Where does the data for Felmont Oil Co. 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 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 Felmont Oil Co. Dam.