Wilmot Pond Dam dam
Wilmot Pond Dam
Wilmot Pond Dam, also known as Rider Lake Dam, is a significant earth dam located in Noble, Indiana, along the Tippecanoe River. Completed in 1940, this state-regulated structure stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 238 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose classified as 'Other', and its poor condition assessment indicates a need for maintenance and upgrades.
Despite being a state-owned dam, Wilmot Pond Dam lacks federal agency involvement in its design, construction, and regulation. With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score, the dam poses a potential threat to its surrounding area in the event of failure. The last inspection in July 2020 revealed the dam's poor condition, highlighting the urgent need for risk management measures and emergency action planning to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Located in a picturesque setting, Wilmot Pond Dam's presence on the Tippecanoe River adds to the natural beauty of the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and advocate for the proper maintenance and operation of such vital structures to safeguard our water resources and respond effectively to potential emergencies.
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 Wilmot Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe River At North Webster | 24 cfs | → |
| Tippecanoe River At Oswego | 85 cfs | → |
| Nb Elkhart River At Cosperville | 123 cfs | → |
| Elkhart River At Goshen | 518 cfs | → |
| Eel River At North Manchester | 297 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedarville | 139 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilmot Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- East Backwater Road 9025-9067, North Webster
- East 350 North 9251-9891, North Webster
- East Epworth Forest Road 9232-9498, North Webster
- Ems B6a Lane 68-72, Leesburg
- East 750 North, North Webster
- South 850 West 2727, Kimmell
Campgrounds
- Harper Lake Campsite
- Pike Lake County Campground
- Kosciusko County Fairgrounds
- Chain Olakes State Park
- Hidden Diamonds City Park
- Elkhart County Fairgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Wilmot Pond 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 Wilmot Pond Dam
Where does the data for Wilmot Pond 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 Wilmot Pond Dam.