Camp Indi-Co-So Dam dam
Camp Indi-Co-So Dam
Camp Indi-Co-So Dam, located in Oolitic, Indiana, along Gulletts Creek, is a privately owned recreational dam designed by the USDA NRCS. Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet with a length of 510 feet, providing a storage capacity of 254 acre-feet. Despite its recreational purpose, the dam has a significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, making it a high-risk structure in need of attention.
The dam, under the jurisdiction of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, has not been inspected since December 1998, raising concerns about its safety and maintenance. With a drainage area of 0.74 square miles and a maximum discharge of 351 cubic feet per second, the dam poses a risk to downstream communities in Lawrence County, Indiana. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for proper inspection, maintenance, and risk management measures to mitigate the potential hazards associated with Camp Indi-Co-So Dam.
Given the lack of recent inspections and the poor condition assessment, it is essential for the relevant authorities to prioritize the safety of this dam and implement necessary measures to reduce the risk it poses to the surrounding area. As stewards of water resources and climate sustainability, we must ensure that structures like Camp Indi-Co-So Dam are properly maintained to prevent potential disasters and protect the environment and communities downstream.
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 Camp Indi-Co-So Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork White River Near Bedford | 4,320 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Shoals | 9,930 cfs | → |
| White River At Newberry | 4,810 cfs | → |
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 339 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 175 cfs | → |
| West Fork Blue River At Salem | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Indi-Co-So Dam.
Boat launches
- East Stipp Road Monroe County
- Monroe County
- Boat Ramp Access Jackson County
- Martin County
- Jackson County
- East Delaney Millport Road 76, Vallonia
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
Track Camp Indi-Co-So 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 Camp Indi-Co-So Dam
Where does the data for Camp Indi-Co-So 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 Camp Indi-Co-So Dam.