Friar Tuck Lake Dam dam
Friar Tuck Lake Dam
Friar Tuck Lake Dam, located in Greene, Indiana, is a private-owned Earth dam standing at 35 feet in height and stretching 400 feet in length. With a NID storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres, this dam serves as a vital water resource in the area. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential and being labeled as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the last inspection dates back to January 1993.
While this dam does not fall under state jurisdiction, regulation, or inspection, it remains an essential structure for water management in the region. Although its primary purpose is not specified, Friar Tuck Lake Dam plays a crucial role in storing water and potentially mitigating flooding events. The dam's proximity to the Congressional District 08 of Indiana underscores its significance in the local water infrastructure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Friar Tuck Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in private ownership and maintenance of critical water infrastructure. As discussions around sustainable water management and climate resilience continue to gain traction, the need for updated assessments and inspection of dams like Friar Tuck Lake Dam becomes apparent. Ultimately, understanding the role of such structures in the broader context of water resource management is essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability of our water systems.
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 Friar Tuck Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Busseron Creek Near Carlisle | 1,810 cfs | → |
| White River At Newberry | 28,900 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Riverton Ind | 16,100 cfs | → |
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 2,600 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Terre Haute | 11,200 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 1,800 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Friar Tuck Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- 625 North Greene County
- South Co Road 825 East, Dugger
- East Co Road 350 South 8250-8744, Dugger
- East Co Road 400 South 8000-8998, Dugger
- County Road 25 North, Dugger
- County Road 450 East 871-1999, Sullivan
Campgrounds
- Res 26 - Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Sunset City Park
- Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Sullivan County Park
- Fowler County Park
- Owen Putnam State Forest
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About Friar Tuck Lake Dam
Where does the data for Friar Tuck 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 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 Friar Tuck Lake Dam.