Chestnut Hill Tree Farm D. dam
Chestnut Hill Tree Farm D.
Chestnut Hill Tree Farm D. is a private recreational dam located in Pekin, Indiana, along the TR-S FK Blue River. Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 354 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 866 cubic feet per second, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Chestnut Hill Tree Farm D. has not been rated for its condition since its last inspection in 1983. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unknown. While the dam has not experienced any modifications over the years, it is essential for local water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its condition and ensure that necessary safety measures are in place to prevent any potential risks or hazards.
With its serene location and historical significance in Washington County, Indiana, Chestnut Hill Tree Farm D. offers a tranquil setting for outdoor recreation. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore this area, it is crucial to stay informed about the dam's condition and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors to this picturesque site along the Blue River.
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 Chestnut Hill Tree Farm D. -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Blue River At Salem | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Fredericksburg | 5,910 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 200 cfs | → |
| Muddy Fk At Mockingbird Valley Rd At Louisville | 11 cfs | → |
| M Fk Beargrass Cr At Lexington Rd At Louisville | 24 cfs | → |
| Little Goose Creek Near Harrods Creek | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chestnut Hill Tree Farm D..
Boat launches
- North Elk Creek Road 3477-3501, Scottsburg
- County Road 775 South, Vallonia
- East Delaney Millport Road 76, Vallonia
- Ohio River Greenway 100-598, New Albany
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
- North 27th Street Louisville
Campgrounds
- Clark State Forest
- Deam Lake Campground
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- Buffalo Trace Co Park
- Delaney Creek Park
- Charlestown State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 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
- 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
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
Track Chestnut Hill Tree Farm D. 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 Chestnut Hill Tree Farm D.
Where does the data for Chestnut Hill Tree Farm D. 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 Low 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 Chestnut Hill Tree Farm D..