Goldeneye Pond Dam dam
Goldeneye Pond Dam
Goldeneye Pond Dam, located in North Webster, Indiana, is a state-owned recreational dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1964. Standing at a height of 28.1 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet, this earth dam spans 1147 feet and holds a maximum storage capacity of 343 acre-feet. Situated on an unnamed tributary of the Tippecanoe River, the dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, providing a surface area of 25.4 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of July 2009, Goldeneye Pond Dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk level assigned. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has no outlet gates. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last inspection taking place in October 2019, and an inspection frequency of every 3 years. The dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Goldeneye Pond Dam offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of water management, recreational activities, and environmental stewardship. With its picturesque location in Kosciusko County and close proximity to the Tippecanoe River, this dam serves as an important piece of infrastructure that contributes to the local ecosystem while providing valuable recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
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 Goldeneye Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe River At North Webster | 9 cfs | → |
| Tippecanoe River At Oswego | 137 cfs | → |
| Nb Elkhart River At Cosperville | 182 cfs | → |
| Elkhart River At Goshen | 638 cfs | → |
| Eel River At North Manchester | 222 cfs | → |
| Pigeon River Near Scott | 387 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Goldeneye Pond Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- East Epworth Forest Road 9232-9498, North Webster
- East 750 North, North Webster
- East Backwater Road 9025-9067, North Webster
- North 850 East 7100-7198, North Webster
- Hammond Road 8567, Syracuse
- Indiana 5 716-844, Cromwell
⛺ Campgrounds
- Harper Lake Campsite
- Pike Lake County Campground
- Kosciusko County Fairgrounds
- Hidden Diamonds City Park
- Chain Olakes State Park
- Elkhart County Fairgrounds
🎣 Fishing spots
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About Goldeneye Pond Dam
Where does the data for Goldeneye Pond 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.
Other water bodies near here
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