Ferdinand Old Water Supply Dam dam
Ferdinand Old Water Supply Dam
The Ferdinand Old Water Supply Dam, located in Dubois, Indiana, was completed in 1915 and serves as a vital source of water supply for the region. With a maximum storage capacity of 269 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 187 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in meeting the water needs of the community. Situated on the Water Run stream, the dam has a hydraulic height of 29 feet and a length of 650 feet, making it a significant structure for water management in the area.
Owned by a public utility and regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Ferdinand Old Water Supply Dam is designed primarily for water supply purposes but also offers recreational opportunities for the local residents. Despite its fair condition assessment as of 2006, the dam presents a significant hazard potential, and regular inspections are conducted to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a spillway width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 485 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle excess water flow during heavy rainfall events.
Managed by the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Ferdinand Old Water Supply Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, it is crucial to monitor and support infrastructure like the Ferdinand Dam to safeguard water supply and mitigate potential risks for the surrounding communities.
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 Ferdinand Old Water Supply Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 177 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Jasper | 567 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Winslow | 477 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton | 66,900 cfs | → |
| White River Above Petersburg | 1,500 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Shoals | 12,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ferdinand Old Water Supply Dam.
Boat launches
- East 14th Street 961-999, Ferdinand
- South 600 East 7985, Ferdinand
- North 325 East 721, Dubois County
- North 300 East 15029, Lincoln City
- Jasper Riverwalk, Jasper
- Indiana 164 11146, Celestine
Campgrounds
- Ferdinand State Forest
- Dubois County Park
- Gobbler's Run Non-Electric Campground
- Buckhorn Primitive Campground/ Youth Tent Area
- Lake Lincoln Campground
- Lincoln State Park
Paddle runs
- 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 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
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About Ferdinand Old Water Supply Dam
Where does the data for Ferdinand Old Water Supply 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Ferdinand Old Water Supply Dam.