Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 1 dam
Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 1
Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 1 is a privately owned dam located in Pike, Indiana, along an unnamed tributary of Coles Creek. The dam, primarily constructed for purposes other than flood control or water supply, stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 1200 feet. It has a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 25 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with its last inspection conducted in November 2018.
Situated within the jurisdiction of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 1 is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam poses a high risk, with a risk assessment rating of 2, indicating that there are potential safety concerns associated with its current condition. In the event of an emergency, the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated contact information for emergency response. It is essential for the dam owner to address the poor condition of the structure and ensure that necessary risk management measures are in place to mitigate potential hazards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 1 serves as a notable site in Indiana, highlighting the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk assessment. With its proximity to residential areas and the absence of a spillway, the dam presents a potential safety risk that warrants immediate attention. As efforts are made to address the dam's poor condition and develop an updated Emergency Action Plan, it is crucial for stakeholders to collaborate in safeguarding the surrounding community and environment from any potential dam-related hazards.
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 Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Patoka River At Winslow | 477 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Jasper | 567 cfs | → |
| White River At Petersburg | 20,900 cfs | → |
| White River Above Petersburg | 1,500 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch | 81 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 177 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 1.
Boat launches
- Pigeon Pit 1157-1163, Winslow
- North 300 East 15029, Lincoln City
- Jasper Riverwalk, Jasper
- East 14th Street 961-999, Ferdinand
- County Road 675 East, Otwell
- North 325 East 721, Dubois County
Campgrounds
- Pike State Forest
- Lynnville Park
- Gobbler's Run Non-Electric Campground
- Lincoln State Park
- Buckhorn Primitive Campground/ Youth Tent Area
- Lake Lincoln Campground
Paddle runs
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
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About Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 1
Where does the data for Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 1 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 Abbott Coal Co. Dam No. 1.