Deam Lake Dam dam
Deam Lake Dam
Deam Lake Dam, located in Clark, Indiana, is a state-owned structure completed in 1964 with a primary purpose that remains unspecified. This earth dam stands at 59 feet tall, with a length of 1200 feet and a storage capacity of 9971 acre-feet. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam poses a high hazard potential due to its location on the Big Run Tributary of Muddy Fork.
The dam's inspection frequency is every two years, with the last assessment conducted in November 2017. Although it lacks a spillway, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 1481 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area boasts a surface area of 183.18 acres and a drainage area of 3.73 square miles, making it a crucial water resource for the region. Furthermore, its risk assessment indicates a high level of risk management necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Deam Lake Dam a fascinating subject for study and monitoring. Its strategic location, design features, and risk potential offer valuable insights into the intersection of water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental conservation. As a state-regulated and inspected dam with a significant storage capacity, Deam Lake Dam plays a vital role in flood control, water supply, and ecosystem management in the area, making it a key asset for sustainable water resource management efforts in Indiana.
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 Deam Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 169 cfs | → |
| Muddy Fk At Mockingbird Valley Rd At Louisville | 1 cfs | → |
| West Fork Blue River At Salem | 9 cfs | → |
| Little Goose Creek Near Harrods Creek | 3 cfs | → |
| M Fk Beargrass Cr At Lexington Rd At Louisville | 9 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Us Hwy 42 Near Glenview Acres | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deam Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ohio River Greenway 100-598, New Albany
- Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
- North 27th Street Louisville
- North Elk Creek Road 3477-3501, Scottsburg
- Westport Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- Deam Lake Campground
- Clark State Forest
- Charlestown State Park
- Buffalo Trace Co Park
- Delaney Creek 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
- 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
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
Track Deam Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Deam Lake Dam
Where does the data for Deam 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 Deam Lake Dam.