R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Waste & Recycle Basin dam
R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Waste & Recycle Basin
The R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Waste & Recycle Basin in Indiana is a critical water resource infrastructure designed by Sargent & Lundy Engineers. This waste and recycle basin, completed in 1982, serves as an essential component for public utility purposes in the state. With a dam height of 17 feet and a storage capacity of 2,140 acre-feet, this earth dam structure plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
Located in Jasper County, Indiana, this basin covers a surface area of 105.5 acres and has a drainage area of 0.16 square miles. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the condition assessment of the structure is rated as fair. The waste and recycle basin features a valve outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway type. Furthermore, it undergoes regular inspections and meets the necessary state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
With its strategic location and design features, the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Waste & Recycle Basin stands as a key water management infrastructure in Indiana. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of this structure in preserving and managing water resources effectively in the region. Its operational efficiency and compliance with state regulations highlight its vital role in ensuring water security and sustainability for the surrounding communities.
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 R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Waste & Recycle Basin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kankakee River At Dunns Bridge | 1,310 cfs | → |
| Kankakee River Nr Kouts | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Kankakee River At Shelby | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Iroquois River At Rensselaer | 94 cfs | → |
| Kankakee River At Davis | 557 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Knox | 339 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Waste & Recycle Basin.
Boat launches
- Dunn’S Bridge Jasper County
- South 650 West Starke County
- Clay Street 21806, Hebron
- W 100 N Starke County
- 240th Avenue 101-609, Lowell
- Wesley Road Porter County
Campgrounds
- Camp Lawrence
- Bass Lake State Beach
- Tippecanoe River State Park
- Chipmunk Camp
- Ridgeview Camp
- Raincrow Camp
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
- R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Waste & Recycle Basin
- R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Intake Settling Basin
- R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Final Settling Basin
- Lake Of The Four Seasons (Lower) C
- Lake Of The Four Seasons (Dam B)
- Lake Of The Four Seasons (Dam A)
Track R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Waste & Recycle Basin 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 R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Waste & Recycle Basin
Where does the data for R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Waste & Recycle Basin 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 R.M. Schahfer Generating Station - Waste & Recycle Basin.