Delaney Creek Dam No. 3 dam
Delaney Creek Dam No. 3
Delaney Creek Dam No. 3, also known as Winslow Lake, is a vital structure located in Kossuth, Indiana, which serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the unnamed tributary of Delaney Creek. Completed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 51 feet and has a hydraulic height of 40 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 669 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 72 acre-feet.
Despite its significant role in managing water resources, Delaney Creek Dam No. 3 has been flagged with a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment, last inspected in August 2018. With a moderate risk rating, it is crucial for the local government, as the primary owner, and the regulatory agency (IDNR) to address the maintenance and enforcement issues to ensure the dam's structural integrity and continued functionality for flood control in the region. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures should also be updated to meet guidelines and enhance preparedness for any potential emergencies in the future.
Given its strategic location in Washington County and its critical role in flood risk reduction, Delaney Creek Dam No. 3 warrants close monitoring and proactive maintenance efforts to safeguard the surrounding communities and water resources. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to advocate for the necessary investments and improvements to enhance the dam's resilience and ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region.
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 Delaney Creek Dam No. 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Blue River At Salem | 220 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River Near Bedford | 6,410 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Fredericksburg | 13,200 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Seymour Ind | 6,250 cfs | → |
| Muscatatuck River Near Deputy | 2,110 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 3,490 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Delaney Creek Dam No. 3.
Boat launches
- East Delaney Millport Road 76, Vallonia
- County Road 775 South, Vallonia
- North Elk Creek Road 3477-3501, Scottsburg
- Jackson County
- Boat Ramp Access Jackson County
- Indiana 258 5748, Seymour
Campgrounds
- Delaney Creek Park
- Starve Hollow State Rec Area
- Jackson - Washington State Forest
- Clark State Forest
- Campground
- Spring Mill State Park
Fishing spots
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 Delaney Creek Dam No. 3 in the Snoflo app
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About Delaney Creek Dam No. 3
Where does the data for Delaney Creek Dam No. 3 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 Delaney Creek Dam No. 3.