Indian (Everroad) Lake Dam Dam
Indian (Everroad) Lake Dam
Indian (Everroad) Lake Dam, located in Bartholomew, Indiana, was completed in 1957 for the primary purpose of recreation. The dam is privately owned and regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Standing at a height of 17 feet and with a length of 460 feet, the dam impounds the unnamed tributary of White Creek, creating a surface area of 14.9 acres and a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet.
Despite its recreational significance, the dam poses a high hazard potential and is currently in poor condition as of its last assessment in 2006. The spillway, with a width of 105 feet, is uncontrolled, and the maximum discharge capacity is 659 cubic feet per second. The dam is inspected every two years, with the last inspection conducted in May 2019. While the risk assessment categorizes the dam as moderate, the overall risk management measures and emergency preparedness for the dam are not detailed in the available data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Indian (Everroad) Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam with recreational significance but in need of attention and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The dam's location in Indiana, its association with the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, and its high hazard potential highlight the complexities and challenges in managing and regulating water infrastructure for both human use and environmental protection. Its history, design, and current condition offer valuable insights into the broader context of dam safety and water resource management in the region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Indian (Everroad) Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 474 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 178 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Seymour Ind | 1,050 cfs | → |
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 17 cfs | → |
| Haw Creek Near Clifford | 18 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 466 cfs | → |
About Indian (Everroad) Lake Dam
Where does the data for Indian (Everroad) 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 below 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.
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.