Hillview Lake Dam dam
Hillview Lake Dam
Hillview Lake Dam, located in Jackson, Indiana, is a private dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 530 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 198 acre-feet, the dam sits on an unnamed tributary of Mill Creek, offering a surface area of 9.85 acres for recreational activities.
Despite its scenic beauty, Hillview Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment. The last inspection in August 2020 revealed the need for frequent monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and prevent potential risks. However, the dam remains state-regulated and inspected regularly by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, highlighting the commitment to upholding safety standards and enforcing regulations.
While the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, stakeholders and authorities must prioritize implementing effective risk management measures to address the dam's poor condition and mitigate potential hazards. With its prime location for recreational activities, preserving Hillview Lake Dam's integrity is crucial for both water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates to enjoy a safe and sustainable environment.
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 Hillview Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Blue River At Salem | 220 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Seymour Ind | 6,250 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River Near Bedford | 6,410 cfs | → |
| Muscatatuck River Near Deputy | 2,110 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Fredericksburg | 13,200 cfs | → |
| Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River At Vernon | 2,320 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hillview Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Jackson County
- East Delaney Millport Road 76, Vallonia
- County Road 775 South, Vallonia
- Boat Ramp Access Jackson County
- North Elk Creek Road 3477-3501, Scottsburg
- Indiana 258 5748, Seymour
Campgrounds
- Starve Hollow State Rec Area
- Jackson - Washington State Forest
- Delaney Creek Park
- Hickory Ridge Horse Camp
- Campground
- Stone Creek Campground & Trails
Paddle runs
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, 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
Track Hillview Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hillview Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hillview 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 Hillview Lake Dam.