Palestine Lake Dam dam
Palestine Lake Dam
Palestine Lake Dam, located in Kosciusko County, Indiana, serves as a vital recreational area along Trimble Creek. Completed in 1837, this concrete dam stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches 150 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 1,170 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1,460 acre-feet. With a surface area of 290 acres and a drainage area of 32.4 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water-based recreational activities in the region.
Despite its historical significance and recreational value, Palestine Lake Dam is facing challenges with its condition assessment rated as poor and a hazard potential deemed significant. The last inspection conducted in October 2016 revealed the need for improvements and maintenance to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. The dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level, emphasizing the importance of implementing effective risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the well-being of the surrounding community and environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor the status of Palestine Lake Dam and advocate for necessary actions to address its current condition and safety concerns. By staying informed about the dam's maintenance and risk management measures, we can contribute to the preservation of this important water infrastructure and safeguard it for future generations to enjoy.
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 Palestine Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe River At Oswego | 91 cfs | → |
| Eel River At North Manchester | 543 cfs | → |
| Tippecanoe River At North Webster | 26 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Plymouth | 193 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Wabash | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Elkhart River At Goshen | 585 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Palestine Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- South Kinsey Road 4784-5410, Claypool
- South 750 West 9469, Silver Lake
- Highway 19 820-998, Etna Green
- North 550 East 6801-6971, Rochester
- Grassy Creek Public Access
- Country Club Drive East 3188, Rochester
Campgrounds
- Kosciusko County Fairgrounds
- Pike Lake County Campground
- Harper Lake Campsite
- Hidden Lake Paradise Camp Grnd
- Wabash River Camp
- Wabash City Rv Park
Fishing spots
Track Palestine 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 Palestine Lake Dam
Where does the data for Palestine 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 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 Palestine Lake Dam.