Raysville Dam dam
Raysville Dam
Raysville Dam in Indiana, completed in 1920, serves as a key water resource for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 5.78 acres. The dam, standing at a height of 23 feet and stretching 400 feet in length, plays a vital role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community. Despite its historical significance and importance for water-related activities, the dam's condition assessment in 2002 revealed unsatisfactory ratings, with an undetermined hazard potential.
Located in Henry County, Indiana, Raysville Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its historical value and impact on local recreational activities. The dam's proximity to the Congressional District 06 in Indiana adds to its significance, serving as a reminder of the intersection between water infrastructure, environmental management, and community engagement. With a state-regulated status of "No" and limited inspection and enforcement measures in place, the dam's future maintenance and upkeep remain crucial for ensuring its continued functionality and safety.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricacies of Raysville Dam, its structural characteristics, storage capacity, and historical context offer valuable insights into the intersection of human-made infrastructure and natural ecosystems. The dam's role in providing recreational opportunities underscores the importance of balancing water management practices with environmental conservation efforts. With its condition assessment indicating unsatisfactory ratings, the dam's risk potential and management measures warrant further exploration and attention from both local authorities and environmental advocates.
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 Raysville Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek At New Palestine | 67 cfs | → |
| Fall Creek Near Fortville | 119 cfs | → |
| White River At Anderson | 236 cfs | → |
| Big Blue River At Shelbyville | 426 cfs | → |
| Whitewater River Near Alpine | 435 cfs | → |
| White River At Raible Avenue At Anderson | 256 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Raysville Dam.
Track Raysville Dam 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 Raysville Dam
Where does the data for Raysville 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 Undetermined 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 Raysville Dam.