Pritchard Park Dam dam
Pritchard Park Dam
Pritchard Park Dam, located in Morgan, Indiana, is a significant earth dam built in 1950 primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 29 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet and serves as a vital structure on an unnamed tributary of the White River. The dam's poor condition assessment and high hazard potential highlight the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Despite its age, Pritchard Park Dam continues to attract water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its unique design and historical significance. The dam's location in a picturesque setting adds to its appeal, providing visitors with opportunities for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and boating. However, the dam's condition and risk assessment signal the importance of ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the long-term sustainability of the structure.
As a state-regulated dam under the jurisdiction of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Pritchard Park Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region. With its significant hazard potential and high risk assessment, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize safety measures and implement necessary improvements to safeguard the dam's integrity and preserve its recreational value for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Pritchard Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River Near Centerton | 10,600 cfs | → |
| White Lick Creek At Mooresville | 1,880 cfs | → |
| Little Buck Creek Near Indianapolis | 11 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 2,770 cfs | → |
| White R. At Stout Gen. Stn. At Indianapolis | 5,160 cfs | → |
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 1,210 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pritchard Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
- County Road 550 South 3427, Franklin
- South Mauxferry Road Johnson County
- Lake Shore Drive Owen County
- Brann Road Owen County
- Ten High Drive Owen County
Track Pritchard Park 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 Pritchard Park Dam
Where does the data for Pritchard Park 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 Pritchard Park Dam.