White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (West) dam
White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (West)
White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (West) is a state-owned structure located in Knox, Indiana, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a hydraulic height of 26 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. The dam's surface area covers 5.36 acres and serves a drainage area of 1.62 square miles, making it a significant water resource in the region.
Despite its recreational value, White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (West) has been classified with a significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment. The last inspection in June 2020 revealed the dam's need for improvements to ensure safety and functionality. With a high risk rating, stakeholders and regulators must prioritize risk management measures to address the dam's deficiencies and potentially mitigate any potential hazards. Climate enthusiasts and water resource managers should closely monitor this dam's condition and any updates on its risk assessment to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and ecosystem.
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 White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (West) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Embarras River At Lawrenceville | 10,100 cfs | → |
| Busseron Creek Near Carlisle | 1,740 cfs | → |
| White River Above Petersburg | 1,500 cfs | → |
| White River At Petersburg | 27,200 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Riverton Ind | 16,900 cfs | → |
| White River At Newberry | 23,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (West).
Boat launches
- County Road 300 Knox County
- County Road 600, Dugger
- County Road 200 South, Dugger
- Greene County
- Goodman Road, Dugger
Campgrounds
- Ouabache Trails County Park
- Kimmell City Park
- Lincoln Trail
- Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Prides Creek Co Park
- Montgomery Rec Park
Track White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (West) 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 White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (West)
Where does the data for White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (West) 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 White Oak Lake Dam No. 2 (West).