Dallas Lake dam
Dallas Lake
Dallas Lake in Indiana is a privately owned water resource that serves primarily for recreation purposes. This Earth dam, standing at a height of 30 feet with a length of 250 feet, provides a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres. Located in Brown County, Dallas Lake is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, ensuring that state permitting, inspection, and enforcement are all in place to maintain its safety and functionality.
Although Dallas Lake offers a picturesque setting for water and climate enthusiasts, its condition assessment is rated as poor, with a significant hazard potential. The last inspection in 2018 revealed the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure the dam's integrity and safety. With a high risk assessment rating, it is crucial for stakeholders to prioritize risk management measures and address any deficiencies to prevent potential disasters and ensure the long-term sustainability of this valuable water resource.
As water resources continue to face increasing challenges from climate change and human activities, the preservation and proper management of sites like Dallas Lake are essential. By addressing the current poor condition and high-risk status of the dam, stakeholders can ensure the safety of the surrounding community, protect the natural ecosystem, and provide a sustainable recreational space for future generations to enjoy.
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 Dallas Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 3,760 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 3,690 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 691 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 3,870 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 2,470 cfs | → |
| Haw Creek Near Clifford | 556 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dallas Lake.
Boat launches
- Bartholomew County
- County Road North 325 West 4311, Bartholomew County
- Monroe County
- Tannehill Road Bartholomew County
- Water Street 300-498, Columbus
- East Stipp Road Monroe County
Campgrounds
- Happy Hollow’S Children Camp
- Brown County State Park
- Horseman's Camp
- Yellowwood State Forest
- B & D
- Heflen Co Park
Track Dallas Lake 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 Dallas Lake
Where does the data for Dallas Lake 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 Dallas Lake.