Ruxer Lake Dam dam
Ruxer Lake Dam
Ruxer Lake Dam in Indiana is a privately owned structure that serves as a recreational spot for water enthusiasts. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet with a structural height of 38 feet. It holds a normal storage capacity of 350 acre-feet and has a surface area of 36 acres, making it an ideal location for fishing, boating, and other water activities.
Located in Dubois County, Indiana, the dam overlooks an unnamed tributary of the Patoka River and is regulated by the state agency IDNR. Despite its fair condition assessment and significant hazard potential, the dam has not been modified in recent years. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, it is important for local authorities to ensure regular inspections and maintenance to prevent any potential risks or hazards to the surrounding community.
With its picturesque setting and ample recreational opportunities, Ruxer Lake Dam is not only a popular spot for visitors but also a vital structure for water resource management in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is crucial for stakeholders to prioritize the safety and maintenance of this dam to ensure its long-term sustainability and functionality for future generations of water and climate enthusiasts.
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 Ruxer Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Patoka River At Jasper | 567 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Winslow | 477 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Shoals | 12,100 cfs | → |
| White River Above Petersburg | 1,500 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 177 cfs | → |
| White River At Petersburg | 20,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ruxer Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Jasper Riverwalk, Jasper
- North 325 East 721, Dubois County
- County Road 675 East, Otwell
- East Lick Fork Marina 10387-10399, Celestine
- Indiana 164 11146, Celestine
- East 14th Street 961-999, Ferdinand
Campgrounds
- Dubois County Park
- Ferdinand State Forest
- Glendale State Fish And Wildlife Area
- Fishermen's Campground
- Pike State Forest
- Newton Stewart State Rec Area - Patoka Lake
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
- 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
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
Track Ruxer Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ruxer Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ruxer 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 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 Ruxer Lake Dam.