Prides Creek Lake Dam dam
Prides Creek Lake Dam
Prides Creek Lake Dam, also known as Pride's Creek Dam No. 4, is a significant water resource located in Pike, Indiana. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, this earth dam was completed in 1970 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Standing at a height of 40 feet and a length of 1515 feet, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 1779 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 90 acres.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, Prides Creek Lake Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding with its uncontrolled spillway type and valve outlet gates. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2011, the dam has a high hazard potential and undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity. With a moderate risk rating, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction and recreational activities in the region, highlighting its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
As a focal point for water enthusiasts and climate advocates, Prides Creek Lake Dam stands as a testament to the vital role dams play in safeguarding communities from natural disasters and providing opportunities for outdoor recreation. With its strategic location along an unnamed tributary of Prides Creek, this earth dam serves as a critical asset in the region's water management infrastructure, contributing to the overall resilience and sustainability of the area in the face of changing climate patterns. As efforts continue to maintain and monitor the dam's condition, it remains a symbol of proactive measures taken to mitigate flood risks and promote environmental stewardship in Indiana's water resource landscape.
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 Prides Creek Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River At Petersburg | 20,900 cfs | → |
| White River Above Petersburg | 1,500 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Winslow | 477 cfs | → |
| Patoka River Near Princeton | 994 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch | 81 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Jasper | 567 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Prides Creek Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Pigeon Pit 1157-1163, Winslow
- County Road 825 South Daviess County
- County Road 675 East, Otwell
- County Road 600 South Daviess County
- County Road 600 South, Montgomery
- Jasper Riverwalk, Jasper
Campgrounds
- Prides Creek Co Park
- Pike State Forest
- Glendale State Fish And Wildlife Area
- Montgomery Rec Park
- Kimmell City Park
- Lincoln Trail
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 Prides Creek Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Prides Creek Lake Dam
Where does the data for Prides Creek 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 Prides Creek Lake Dam.