Lake Rudolph Dam dam
Lake Rudolph Dam
Lake Rudolph Dam, located in Indiana, is a private-owned structure regulating the flow of Crooked Creek. With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches 650 feet in length. The dam holds a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.9 acres, providing a picturesque setting for water enthusiasts. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2004, the dam poses a high hazard potential, prompting biennial inspections to ensure public safety.
Managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Lake Rudolph Dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 60 feet. Its outlet gates are equipped with slide mechanisms for water release management. The dam's hazard potential is categorized as high, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to mitigate risks. The surrounding area offers recreational opportunities, making it a popular destination for anglers, boaters, and nature lovers looking to enjoy the beauty of this man-made reservoir in Spencer, Indiana.
Overall, Lake Rudolph Dam serves as a vital structure for water resource management in the region, balancing the needs of recreation with the responsibility of ensuring public safety. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the dam's role in regulating water flow and storage becomes increasingly significant. By adhering to state regulations and conducting routine inspections, Lake Rudolph Dam remains a valuable asset for the community, providing both leisure and protection in a changing climate landscape.
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 Lake Rudolph Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 2 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton | 84,100 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Jasper | 85 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Winslow | 204 cfs | → |
| White River Above Petersburg | 1,500 cfs | → |
| White River At Petersburg | 16,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Rudolph Dam.
Boat launches
- North 300 East 15029, Lincoln City
- East 14th Street 961-999, Ferdinand
- Water Street 300, Troy
- South 600 East 7985, Ferdinand
- North 1st Street, Cannelton
- Hawesville
Campgrounds
- Buckhorn Primitive Campground/ Youth Tent Area
- Lake Lincoln Campground
- Gobbler's Run Non-Electric Campground
- Lincoln State Park
- Ferdinand State Forest
- Dubois County Park
Paddle runs
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
Track Lake Rudolph Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Rudolph Dam
Where does the data for Lake Rudolph 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 High 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 Lake Rudolph Dam.