Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam dam
Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam
Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam, located in Vanderburgh, Indiana, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1947, this earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a hydraulic height of 37 feet, providing a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. The dam, situated on an unnamed tributary of Locust Creek, covers a surface area of 16.8 acres and has a drainage area of 0.37 square miles.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam has been regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. With a spillway type classified as uncontrolled, the dam features no outlet gates and has a maximum discharge capacity of 19 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date currently unavailable. While the dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps preparedness are not specified, it remains crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and advocate for the safety and maintenance of this recreational water resource.
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 Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 726 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch | 321 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At New Harmony | 45,300 cfs | → |
| Patoka River Near Princeton | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Mt. Carmel | 51,300 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River At Carmi | 5,250 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Dogtown Boat Ramp
- New Harmony Road 11699, Chandler
- Euler Road, Chandler
- Saint John Road, Elberfeld
- Angel Mounds Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Track Schnacke Lake Number 1 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 Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam
Where does the data for Schnacke Lake Number 1 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 Schnacke Lake Number 1 Dam.