Danville Conservation Club Dam dam
Danville Conservation Club Dam
The Danville Conservation Club Dam, located in Danville, Indiana, serves as a vital water resource for the local community. Built in 1945 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a structural height of 18 feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 6.96 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet.
Despite its importance, the dam is currently rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment. In 2019, it underwent its last inspection, revealing the need for improvements and maintenance. The dam is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Danville Conservation Club Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of infrastructure, conservation, and recreational use. Its historical significance and current condition highlight the ongoing challenges of maintaining aging dams while ensuring public safety and environmental protection in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
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 Danville Conservation Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek Below Reservoir At Indianapolis | 21 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek Near Bainbridge | 15 cfs | → |
| White Lick Creek At Mooresville | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek Near Roachdale | 538 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek At Indianapolis | 522 cfs | → |
| Little Eagle Creek At Speedway | 67 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Danville Conservation Club Dam.
Boat launches
- Small Mouth Run Trail Hendricks County
- North White River Parkway East Drive 2483, Riverside
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
- White River Boat Ramp
- Fall Creek Parkway Trail Indianapolis
- Shoreland Lane 9601, Indianapolis
Track Danville Conservation Club Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Danville Conservation Club Dam
Where does the data for Danville Conservation Club 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 Danville Conservation Club Dam.