Whitetail Lake Dam dam
Whitetail Lake Dam
Whitetail Lake Dam, also known as Seven Lakes Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Pike, Indiana. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at 27 feet high and spans a length of 800 feet, creating a storage capacity of 509 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of recreation, this dam sits on the Stone Coe Creek and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its significant hazard potential and unsatisfactory condition assessment, Whitetail Lake Dam continues to provide a surface area of 32.5 acres for recreational activities. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 290 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 1254 cubic feet per second. While it does not have a spillway, the dam does not feature any outlet gates and has not been modified in recent years.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Whitetail Lake Dam presents a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship. Its location in the Louisville District highlights the importance of proper dam maintenance and regulation in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of water resources in the surrounding area. As a privately owned structure, the dam serves as a reminder of the diverse stakeholders involved in managing and safeguarding our waterways for future generations.
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 Whitetail Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Patoka River At Winslow | 204 cfs | → |
| White River At Petersburg | 16,000 cfs | → |
| White River Above Petersburg | 1,500 cfs | → |
| Patoka River Near Princeton | 242 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Jasper | 85 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whitetail Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Pigeon Pit 1157-1163, Winslow
- County Road 675 East, Otwell
- County Road 825 South Daviess County
- County Road 600 South Daviess County
- County Road 600 South, Montgomery
- Jasper Riverwalk, Jasper
Campgrounds
- Prides Creek Co Park
- Pike State Forest
- Glendale State Fish And Wildlife Area
- Lynnville Park
- Dubois County Park
- Montgomery Rec Park
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
Track Whitetail Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Whitetail Lake Dam
Where does the data for Whitetail 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 Whitetail Lake Dam.