English Lake Dam dam
English Lake Dam
English Lake Dam, also known as the English Water Supply Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Crawford, Indiana. Built in 1966 by SIECO, INC - CONSULTING ENGINEERS, this earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and has a hydraulic height of 43 feet, serving primarily as a water supply source for the area. With a storage capacity of 997 acre-feet and a surface area of 33 acres, the dam regulates the flow of Brushy Creek and can discharge up to 7417 cubic feet per second through its uncontrolled spillway.
Despite its fair condition assessment in 2004, English Lake Dam is considered to have a high hazard potential, prompting regular inspections every two years. The dam, with its stone core and rock and soil foundations, poses a moderate risk (3) and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. While the dam does not have outlet gates or associated structures, it plays a crucial role in providing water supply and recreational opportunities in the region. The dam's location in a picturesque setting makes it a must-visit for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of infrastructure and natural resources.
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 English Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blue River Near White Cloud | 11,300 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Fredericksburg | 13,200 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 177 cfs | → |
| Buck Creek Near New Middletown | 17 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Jasper | 567 cfs | → |
| West Fork Blue River At Salem | 220 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near English Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- West Main Street 106, Milltown
- Little Patoka Boat Ramp
- Orange County
- East Wyandotte Avenue 7365, Leavenworth
- West County Road 1025 South Orange County
- County Road 1060 South, French Lick
Campgrounds
- Sycamore Springs Park
- Obannon Woods State Park
- Horsemen's Campground Electric
- Horsemen's Campground Non-Electric
- Celina Recreation Area
- North Face Loop
Fishing spots
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
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
Track English Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About English Lake Dam
Where does the data for English 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 English Lake Dam.