J. Edward Roush Dam - Star Of Hope Levee dam
J. Edward Roush Dam - Star Of Hope Levee
The J. Edward Roush Dam - Star of Hope Levee, also known as J. Edward Roush Lake, is a federal-owned structure located in Huntington, Indiana, along the Wabash River. Completed in 1968, this concrete dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans 1500 feet, serving primarily as a flood risk reduction measure. Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam has a low hazard potential but faces high flood risk due to its limited water storage capacity.
To manage flood risks associated with the dam, the USACE continuously monitors its condition, prioritizes maintenance activities, and collaborates with local emergency managers to develop emergency action plans and raise public awareness. Regular maintenance and repairs are conducted to ensure the dam's structural integrity and functionality. Despite its risk management measures, the dam does not eliminate all flood risks, especially during severe weather events that may overwhelm its capacity or necessitate water releases to maintain stability.
Overall, the J. Edward Roush Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks along the Wabash River, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and emergency preparedness to safeguard communities and infrastructure from potential dam-related 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 J. Edward Roush Dam - Star Of Hope Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Huntington | 54 cfs | → |
| Salamonie River Near Warren | 66 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Bluffton | 154 cfs | → |
| Wabash River Near Bluffton Indiana | -999,999 cfs | → |
| St. Marys River Near Fort Wayne | 187 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Wabash | 487 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J. Edward Roush Dam - Star Of Hope Levee.
Boat launches
- Huntington County
- South 700 West 5688, Andrews
- Bloodroot Trail, Andrews
- Tree Trail, Andrews
- Knight Road, Lagro
- County Road 250 South 6324-6398, Lagro
Campgrounds
- Kil-So-Quah - J. Edward Roush Lake
- Lake Clare Park Camp
- Mt. Etna State Rec Area
- Salamonie State Lake - Lost Bridge West Sra
- Lost Bridge State Rec Area - Salamonie Lake
- Ouabache State Park
Fishing spots
Track J. Edward Roush Dam - Star Of Hope Levee in the Snoflo app
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About J. Edward Roush Dam - Star Of Hope Levee
Where does the data for J. Edward Roush Dam - Star Of Hope Levee 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 J. Edward Roush Dam - Star Of Hope Levee.