Je-To Lake Dam dam
Je-To Lake Dam
Je-To Lake Dam, located in Hendricks, Indiana, is a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including providing water storage and flood control along an unnamed tributary of White Lick Creek. Built in 1945, this earth dam stands at 16.5 feet high with a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 21.5 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet with a surface area of 5.9 acres. Despite its importance for water resource management, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with a high hazard potential and moderate risk level.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 350 feet, and while it has not been modified in recent years, it undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity. The surrounding area is at risk in case of a dam failure, warranting the need for improved risk management measures. With its location in a region susceptible to climate change impacts, such as increased precipitation and extreme weather events, the importance of maintaining and upgrading Je-To Lake Dam to ensure its resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions cannot be overstated for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
As a crucial piece of infrastructure in Indiana, Je-To Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between water resources, climate, and human activities. With its historical significance and current state of disrepair, the dam stands as a call to action for heightened attention to the maintenance and management of our water infrastructure in the face of a changing climate. By addressing the poor condition assessment and high hazard potential, stakeholders can work towards improving the resilience of Je-To Lake Dam and ensuring the safety and security of surrounding communities and ecosystems in the years to come.
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 Je-To Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek Below Reservoir At Indianapolis | 21 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek At Indianapolis | 522 cfs | → |
| Little Eagle Creek At Speedway | 67 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek At Indianapolis | 71 cfs | → |
| White Lick Creek At Mooresville | 1,170 cfs | → |
| White R. At Stout Gen. Stn. At Indianapolis | 5,820 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Je-To Lake Dam.
Track Je-To Lake 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 Je-To Lake Dam
Where does the data for Je-To 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 Je-To Lake Dam.