Wildcraft Lower Lake Dam dam
Wildcraft Lower Lake Dam
Wildcraft Lower Lake Dam, also known as Doe Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Brown County, Indiana. Completed in 1947, this earth dam stands at 31 feet high and spans 386 feet in length, with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities. Situated on an unnamed tributary of Greasy Creek, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.01 acres.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of May 2006, Wildcraft Lower Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential, prompting a biennial inspection frequency to ensure safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 65 feet, designed to handle a maximum discharge of 902 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, the dam remains under the regulatory oversight of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, with state-mandated inspections, permitting, and enforcement in place to mitigate potential hazards.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will find Wildcraft Lower Lake Dam to be a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and recreational land management. With its picturesque location and vital role in providing water storage and recreational opportunities, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of robust regulatory frameworks and proactive risk management measures in safeguarding both public safety and natural resources.
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 Wildcraft Lower Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 3,760 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 3,870 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 2,470 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 691 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 3,690 cfs | → |
| Youngs Creek Near Edinburgh Ind | 1,510 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wildcraft Lower Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Bartholomew County
- County Road North 325 West 4311, Bartholomew County
- Tannehill Road Bartholomew County
- County Road 550 South 3427, Franklin
- Monroe County
- South Mauxferry Road Johnson County
Campgrounds
- Brown County State Park
- Yellowwood State Forest
- Horseman's Camp
- Happy Hollow’S Children Camp
- Oak Ridge Camping Area
- Mason Ridge Camping Area
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About Wildcraft Lower Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wildcraft Lower 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 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 Wildcraft Lower Lake Dam.