Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam dam
Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam
Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam, located in Floyd County, Indiana, was completed in 1968 and is primarily used for recreation purposes. The dam is classified as an earth dam with a height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 28 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1026 cubic feet per second. The dam is situated on an unnamed tributary of Knob Creek, in close proximity to the Ohio River.
Despite its recreational importance, the dam is categorized as having a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment. The last inspection in January 2018 revealed maintenance issues, and the dam is in need of upgrades to meet safety standards. With a high risk assessment rating, there is a pressing need for risk management measures to be implemented to ensure the safety of the surrounding community in case of emergencies. The dam is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and is subject to regular inspections and enforcement actions.
In light of the dam's condition and hazard potential, it is crucial for stakeholders to prioritize the necessary maintenance and rehabilitation efforts to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding area. With its location near the Ohio River and the potential impact on the local environment and community, proactive measures must be taken to address the dam's structural deficiencies. Collaboration between the private owner, regulatory agencies, and design entities like the USDA NRCS is essential to safeguarding the Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam and its associated water resources for future generations.
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 Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Cutoff Near Louisville | 1 cfs | → |
| M Fk Beargrass Cr At Lexington Rd At Louisville | 25 cfs | → |
| Pond Creek Near Louisville | 28 cfs | → |
| South Fork Beargrass Creek At Louisville | 6 cfs | → |
| Muddy Fk At Mockingbird Valley Rd At Louisville | 16 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 3,880 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ohio River Greenway 100-598, New Albany
- North 27th Street Louisville
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
- Greenwood Road 8203, Louisville
- Cooper Chapel Road Louisville
- Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- South Harrison Co Park
- Deam Lake Campground
- Buffalo Trace Co Park
- Salt River Rec Area
- Salt River Recreation Park
Paddle runs
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- 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
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About Pleasant Valley Youth Camp Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pleasant Valley Youth Camp 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.
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