Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) dam
Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West)
Located in Lake, Indiana, the Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at 6 feet high and 40 feet long, this dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 90 acres. Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is state-regulated, inspected, and maintained by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, ensuring the safety of the surrounding community and the unnamed tributary of Deep River.
Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) has been rated as high-risk due to its outdated inspection in 2006. With a need for frequent monitoring and potential risk management measures, this dam remains a critical site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to keep an eye on. As it lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and recent risk assessment updates, there is a pressing need for improved safety protocols and maintenance to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the longevity of this recreational structure.
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 Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deep River At Lake George Outlet At Hobart | 32 cfs | → |
| Burns Ditch At Portage | 121 cfs | → |
| Grand Calumet River At Industrial Hwy At Gary | 446 cfs | → |
| Hart Ditch At Dyer | 7 cfs | → |
| Little Calumet River At Porter | 38 cfs | → |
| Hart Ditch At Munster | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West).
Boat launches
- Oak Savannah Trail, Merrillville
- Grand Boulevard 2313, Lake Station
- Cedar Lake Public Access Site
- Wesley Road Porter County
- Clay Street 21806, Hebron
- 240th Avenue 101-609, Lowell
Campgrounds
- Camp Lawrence
- Indiana Dunes State Park
- State Park
- Camp Shabbona Woods
- Dunewood - Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
- Dunewood Campground
Fishing spots
Track Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) 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 Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West)
Where does the data for Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West) 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 Doubletree Lake Estates Dam (West).