Blue Stone Lake Dam dam
Blue Stone Lake Dam
Blue Stone Lake Dam, also known as Kirk Holland Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Gibson County, Indiana. Completed in 1935, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a hydraulic height of 20 feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, with a normal storage capacity of 61 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 105 acre-feet. The dam spans 500 feet in length and is situated on an unnamed tributary of Yellow Creek, providing a serene surface area of 4 acres for visitors to enjoy.
Despite its picturesque setting, Blue Stone Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of 2004. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and outlet gates operated by valves. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in March 2017. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk rating. While the dam is not under the jurisdiction of federal agencies, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources regulates its operations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure public safety.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be drawn to Blue Stone Lake Dam for its historic significance and recreational opportunities in a tranquil natural setting. With its unique design and stone core foundation, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the surrounding environment. Exploring the dam's rich history and exploring the beautiful landscape it helps to create can provide a rewarding experience for visitors interested in the intersection of water resources and climate resilience.
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 Blue Stone Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Patoka River Near Princeton | 994 cfs | → |
| White River At Petersburg | 20,900 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch | 81 cfs | → |
| White River Above Petersburg | 1,500 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Winslow | 477 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Mt. Carmel | 35,600 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blue Stone Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Pigeon Pit 1157-1163, Winslow
- County Road 825 South Daviess County
- County Road 675 East, Otwell
- Saint John Road, Elberfeld
- New Harmony Road 11699, Chandler
Campgrounds
- Prides Creek Co Park
- Pike State Forest
- Lynnville Park
- Lincoln Trail
- Kimmell City Park
- Ouabache Trails County Park
Track Blue Stone Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Blue Stone Lake Dam
Where does the data for Blue Stone Lake 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 Blue Stone Lake Dam.