Rainbow Warrior Dam dam
Rainbow Warrior Dam
Rainbow Warrior Dam is a private water resource structure located in Parke, Indiana, with a height of 46 feet and a surface area of 160 acres. While the dam serves a primary purpose classified as 'Other', it is not regulated by the state and does not have any associated structures. Despite its location in a high hazard potential area, the dam's condition assessment is currently 'Not Rated', with no recent inspection data available.
This dam, situated in Congressional District 08, Indiana, does not fall under the jurisdiction of any state regulatory agency and does not have a state permit for operation or inspection. With no designated designer or federal funding, Rainbow Warrior Dam's purpose and type are categorized as 'Other', with limited information available on its construction and completion year. Despite these uncertainties, the dam's significant height and high hazard potential underscore the importance of monitoring and assessing its structural integrity to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and water resources.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rainbow Warrior Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure with potentially significant impacts on its surroundings. The lack of state regulatory oversight and limited information on its design and construction raise questions about its long-term safety and maintenance. As efforts to address climate change and water resource management continue to evolve, the need for comprehensive inspection, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness measures for dams like Rainbow Warrior Dam becomes increasingly urgent to prevent potential disasters and ensure sustainable water resource management in the region.
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 Rainbow Warrior Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Big Raccoon Creek Near Fincastle Ind | 649 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Montezuma | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Terre Haute | 12,800 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek Near Roachdale | 982 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek Near Bainbridge | 40 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rainbow Warrior Dam.
Boat launches
- Marshall Road Rockville
- Henley Road 8823, Marshall
- Blackman Street, Clinton
- I 70 Clay County
- Lake Shore Drive Owen County
- Ten High Drive Owen County
Track Rainbow Warrior 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 Rainbow Warrior Dam
Where does the data for Rainbow Warrior 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 Rainbow Warrior Dam.