Hulman Lodge Dam dam
Hulman Lodge Dam
Hulman Lodge Dam, located in Vigo County, Indiana, was completed in 1915 and serves as a recreational structure along an unnamed tributary of Lost Creek. This privately-owned earth dam stands at 19 feet tall and stretches 1050 feet in length, providing storage for up to 320 acre-feet of water. With a spillway width of 180 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1634 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the area.
Despite being classified as a high hazard potential structure, Hulman Lodge Dam is currently assessed as being in fair condition. Regular inspections have been conducted, with the latest assessment taking place in April 2018. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are under review, ensuring that appropriate steps are in place to address any potential safety concerns. With its primary purpose being recreation, the dam continues to attract water resource and climate enthusiasts who appreciate its historical significance and environmental impact on the surrounding area.
As one of the older dams in the region, Hulman Lodge Dam stands as a testament to early twentieth-century engineering and continues to play a crucial role in water management and recreational activities. Its location within the Louisville District and close proximity to Larry Bucshon's congressional district highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this vital infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hulman Lodge Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of history, technology, and environmental stewardship in Indiana.
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 Hulman Lodge Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash River At Terre Haute | 12,800 cfs | → |
| Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 7,260 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Montezuma | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 2,770 cfs | → |
| Big Raccoon Creek Near Fincastle Ind | 649 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hulman Lodge Dam.
Boat launches
- I 70 Clay County
- Blackman Street, Clinton
- Apple Street Darwin
- Marshall Road Rockville
- Paris
- Ten High Drive Owen County
Track Hulman Lodge Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hulman Lodge Dam
Where does the data for Hulman Lodge 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 Hulman Lodge Dam.