Delaney Creek Dam No. 10 dam
Delaney Creek Dam No. 10
Delaney Creek Dam No. 10, also known as Potter Lake, is a local government-owned structure in Washington County, Indiana. Built in 1982 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam on Delaney Creek serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 870 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 571 acre-feet and a normal storage of 51 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 11 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2016 revealed poor structural integrity, highlighting the need for maintenance and repairs.
Located in Millport, Indiana, Delaney Creek Dam No. 10 is regulated and inspected by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The dam's risk assessment is classified as high (2), emphasizing the importance of implementing risk management measures to ensure public safety and protect the surrounding area from potential flooding. Although the dam lacks a spillway, it has a maximum discharge capacity of 1030 cubic feet per second. With its rock and soil foundations, the dam faces challenges in maintaining its structural integrity over time, underscoring the need for regular inspections and upkeep to mitigate potential risks and ensure continued functionality in flood control efforts.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of Delaney Creek Dam No. 10 in flood risk reduction efforts is crucial in addressing the challenges posed by changing weather patterns and increasing water-related hazards. With its location on Delaney Creek and its role in protecting the local community from flooding, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure asset that requires ongoing attention and investment to maintain its effectiveness and safeguard the surrounding environment. By staying informed about the dam's condition, regulatory oversight, and risk management strategies, stakeholders can contribute to preserving the resilience of water resources in Washington County and beyond.
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 Delaney Creek Dam No. 10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Blue River At Salem | 220 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Fredericksburg | 13,200 cfs | → |
| Muscatatuck River Near Deputy | 2,110 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Seymour Ind | 6,250 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River Near Bedford | 6,410 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 3,490 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Delaney Creek Dam No. 10.
Boat launches
- North Elk Creek Road 3477-3501, Scottsburg
- County Road 775 South, Vallonia
- East Delaney Millport Road 76, Vallonia
- Jackson County
- Boat Ramp Access Jackson County
- West Blake Road 15976, Deputy
Campgrounds
- Delaney Creek Park
- Clark State Forest
- Starve Hollow State Rec Area
- Jackson - Washington State Forest
- Deam Lake Campground
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, 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
Track Delaney Creek Dam No. 10 in the Snoflo app
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About Delaney Creek Dam No. 10
Where does the data for Delaney Creek Dam No. 10 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 Delaney Creek Dam No. 10.