Spencer Cons. Club Dam dam
Spencer Cons. Club Dam
Spencer Cons. Club Dam, located in Ramona, Indiana, was completed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a private recreational facility for water and climate enthusiasts. The earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and spans 440 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet for the surrounding area. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam has not been inspected since December 1980.
Situated along TR-NOANS BR and Little Mill CR, the dam offers a serene escape for visitors looking to enjoy the 5-acre surface area and tranquil surroundings. Despite not being regulated or inspected by state agencies, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for the community. With the support of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Spencer Cons. Club Dam remains a safe and inviting destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to connect with nature and water resources in the heart of Owen County, Indiana.
While the dam may not have a detailed risk assessment or emergency action plan in place, its low hazard potential and solid construction suggest a reliable structure for recreational use. With Larry Bucshon (R) representing the area in Congress, there is a sense of community support for the maintenance and upkeep of Spencer Cons. Club Dam. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the beauty of this private retreat, they can appreciate the efforts of the USDA NRCS in creating a sustainable environment for outdoor recreation in Indiana.
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 Spencer Cons. Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 1,800 cfs | → |
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 2,600 cfs | → |
| White River Near Centerton | 9,680 cfs | → |
| White Lick Creek At Mooresville | 702 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek Near Bainbridge | 12 cfs | → |
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 1,360 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spencer Cons. Club Dam.
Boat launches
- Brann Road Owen County
- Ten High Drive Owen County
- Lake Shore Drive Owen County
- East Stipp Road Monroe County
- I 70 Clay County
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Track Spencer Cons. Club Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Spencer Cons. Club Dam
Where does the data for Spencer Cons. Club 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 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 Spencer Cons. Club Dam.