Gingerich Lake Dam dam
Gingerich Lake Dam
Gingerich Lake Dam, located in Greene County, Indiana, was completed in 1955 and stands at a height of 22 feet, with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a length of 526 feet. This earth dam has a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 43 acre-feet and a surface area of 6.01 acres. The dam poses a significant hazard potential and has not been inspected since December 1991.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Gingerich Lake Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area. With a maximum discharge capacity of 15 cubic feet per second, the dam helps to control and regulate water flow, especially during times of heavy rainfall or flooding. The dam's presence also creates a recreational lake for the local community to enjoy, further highlighting its importance in the region's water infrastructure.
As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water availability, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Gingerich Lake Dam become increasingly crucial. Ensuring the structural integrity and safety of such dams is essential to safeguarding communities and the environment from potential risks associated with dam failure. With proper assessment and management measures, Gingerich Lake Dam can continue to serve as a valuable asset for water resource management in the region.
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 Gingerich Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River At Newberry | 4,710 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Shoals | 7,450 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River Near Bedford | 4,860 cfs | → |
| Busseron Creek Near Carlisle | 201 cfs | → |
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 171 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gingerich Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 200 South, Dugger
- 625 North Greene County
- Greene County
- County Road 25 North, Dugger
- County Road 600, Dugger
Campgrounds
- Crane Mwr Military
- West Boggs Park
- Sunset City Park
- Martin State Forest
- Montgomery Rec Park
- Greene - Sullivan State Forest
Paddle runs
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
Track Gingerich 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 Gingerich Lake Dam
Where does the data for Gingerich 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 Gingerich Lake Dam.