Singer Ditch (Hawthorne Mine) Dam dam
Singer Ditch (Hawthorne Mine) Dam
Singer Ditch (Hawthorne Mine) Dam, located in Greene, Indiana, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1965 with a primary purpose designated as "Other". The dam stands at a height of 22 feet with a hydraulic height of 20 feet, and a length of 1600 feet. It has a storage capacity of 1255 acre-feet and a normal storage of 106 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 4.47 square miles.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated", Singer Ditch Dam has not been inspected since September 1998. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management by providing flood control and water storage capabilities in the region. Its location and design make it a significant feature in the local hydrological landscape, contributing to the overall resilience of the water infrastructure in the area.
Although the dam lacks recent inspection data and emergency action plans, its historical significance and impact on the surrounding environment make it a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As discussions around climate change and water resource management continue to evolve, understanding the role of structures like Singer Ditch Dam becomes increasingly important in building sustainable and resilient water systems 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 Singer Ditch (Hawthorne Mine) Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Busseron Creek Near Carlisle | 1,810 cfs | → |
| White River At Newberry | 28,900 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Riverton Ind | 16,100 cfs | → |
| Embarras River At Lawrenceville | 11,100 cfs | → |
| White River Above Petersburg | 1,500 cfs | → |
| White River At Petersburg | 34,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Singer Ditch (Hawthorne Mine) Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 200 South, Dugger
- County Road 600, Dugger
- Greene County
- Goodman Road, Dugger
- County Road 25 North, Dugger
Campgrounds
- Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Res 26 - Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Sunset City Park
- Sullivan County Park
- Ouabache Trails County Park
- Montgomery Rec Park
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About Singer Ditch (Hawthorne Mine) Dam
Where does the data for Singer Ditch (Hawthorne Mine) 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 Low 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 Singer Ditch (Hawthorne Mine) Dam.