Bishop Lake Dam dam
Bishop Lake Dam
Bishop Lake Dam, also known as Charles Collins Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Jackson, Indiana. Built in 1968 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 390 feet in length. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam provides a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.5 acres, drawing water from an unnamed tributary of McMillan Ditch.
Despite its fair condition assessment in 2012, Bishop Lake Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, with a risk assessment rating of 2. The dam is state-regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, with regular inspections every two years. The surrounding area is at risk of inundation, though no spillway is in place. The dam's location in a high-risk zone emphasizes the importance of effective risk management measures to ensure the safety of residents and visitors in the event of an emergency.
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 Bishop Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork White River At Seymour Ind | 3,470 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River Near Bedford | 4,320 cfs | → |
| West Fork Blue River At Salem | 12 cfs | → |
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 339 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 572 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bishop Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Boat Ramp Access Jackson County
- Jackson County
- East Delaney Millport Road 76, Vallonia
- County Road 775 South, Vallonia
- Indiana 258 5748, Seymour
- North County Road 760 East 7248, Seymour
Campgrounds
- Starve Hollow State Rec Area
- Jackson - Washington State Forest
- Hickory Ridge Horse Camp
- Stone Creek Campground & Trails
- Delaney Creek Park
- Blackwell Horsecamp
Paddle runs
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, 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 Bishop Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bishop Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bishop 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 Bishop Lake Dam.