New Holland Lake Dam dam
New Holland Lake Dam
New Holland Lake Dam, located in Dubois, Indiana, is a public utility structure that has been standing since 1957. This Earth-type dam spans 700 feet in length and reaches a height of 33 feet, with a hydraulic height of 26 feet. The dam serves the purpose of regulating an unnamed tributary of Sugar Creek, with a drainage area of 0.5 square miles and a storage capacity of 332 acre-feet.
With a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment, New Holland Lake Dam is closely monitored by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 169 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 24 acres. While the dam lacks a spillway, it is equipped with outlet gates for water release when needed. The last inspection in February 2019 revealed that the dam is in fair condition, with inspections occurring every three years to ensure its safety and reliability.
Despite its age, New Holland Lake Dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the area. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam is subject to regular monitoring and potential risk management measures. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of structures like New Holland Lake Dam in maintaining the balance of our natural environment and the safety of surrounding communities.
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 New Holland Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Patoka River At Winslow | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Jasper | 675 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 518 cfs | → |
| White River Above Petersburg | 1,500 cfs | → |
| White River At Petersburg | 27,200 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch | 321 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near New Holland Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- North 300 East 15029, Lincoln City
- East 14th Street 961-999, Ferdinand
- Jasper Riverwalk, Jasper
- Pigeon Pit 1157-1163, Winslow
- South 600 East 7985, Ferdinand
- North 325 East 721, Dubois County
Campgrounds
- Pike State Forest
- Dubois County Park
- Gobbler's Run Non-Electric Campground
- Buckhorn Primitive Campground/ Youth Tent Area
- Lincoln State Park
- Lake Lincoln Campground
Paddle runs
- 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
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
Track New Holland 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 New Holland Lake Dam
Where does the data for New Holland 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 New Holland Lake Dam.