Pfafflin Lake Dam dam
Pfafflin Lake Dam
Pfafflin Lake Dam in Indiana was completed in 1946 and serves primarily for recreation purposes. The dam is privately owned and stands at a height of 20.5 feet, with a length of 760 feet and a surface area of 11 acres. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, as noted during the last inspection in 2008.
Located in Warrick County, Indiana, Pfafflin Lake Dam poses a potential risk due to its deteriorating condition and lack of recent inspections and maintenance. The dam does not fall under state regulation or jurisdiction, raising concerns about its safety and the lack of enforcement measures in place. With no emergency action plan prepared or updated, the community surrounding the dam may be at risk in the event of a failure or emergency situation.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts monitoring Pfafflin Lake Dam should be aware of its poor condition, significant hazard potential, and lack of recent inspections. The dam's deteriorating state and the absence of regulatory oversight highlight the need for proactive risk management measures and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the integrity of the 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 Pfafflin Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch | 3 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 10 cfs | → |
| Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun | 812 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Winslow | 204 cfs | → |
| Patoka River Near Princeton | 242 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At New Harmony | 34,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pfafflin Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ohio River Scenic Byway 221-383, Newburgh
- Angel Mounds Boat Ramp
- Euler Road, Chandler
- Saint John Road, Elberfeld
- New Harmony Road 11699, Chandler
- Co 290 South 8915, Spencer County
Campgrounds
- Scales Lake Park
- Lynnville Park
- Lincoln State Park
- Lake Lincoln Campground
- Gobbler's Run Non-Electric Campground
- Buckhorn Primitive Campground/ Youth Tent Area
Paddle runs
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
Track Pfafflin Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pfafflin Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pfafflin 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 Pfafflin Lake Dam.