Pisgah Lake Dam dam
Pisgah Lake Dam
Pisgah Lake Dam in Indiana is a state-regulated structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 30.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 32.4 feet. It has a capacity of 2027 acre-feet of water storage, with a normal storage level of 436 acre-feet and a surface area of 62 acres.
Located in Johnson County, Indiana, Pisgah Lake Dam overlooks an unnamed tributary of Sugar Creek. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2009 rated it as fair. The last inspection in June 2018 indicated that the structure is in satisfactory condition, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years.
With a spillway width of 250 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 10,254 cubic feet per second, Pisgah Lake Dam is equipped to handle moderate risk associated with its operations. Although there are no outlet gates, the dam serves as a vital recreational resource for the local community and visitors alike, ensuring both water resource and climate enthusiasts can enjoy its benefits for years to come.
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 Pisgah Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 2,470 cfs | → |
| Youngs Creek Near Edinburgh Ind | 1,510 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 3,870 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 691 cfs | → |
| Haw Creek Near Clifford | 556 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 3,690 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pisgah Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- South Mauxferry Road Johnson County
- County Road 550 South 3427, Franklin
- River Road Johnson County
- Us 31 Edinburgh
- Tannehill Road Bartholomew County
Campgrounds
- Johnson County Park
- Camp Atterbury Military
- Irwin City Park
- Heflen Co Park
- Happy Hollow’S Children Camp
- Mason Ridge - Morgan Monroe State Forest
Paddle runs
Track Pisgah Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pisgah Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pisgah 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 Low 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 Pisgah Lake Dam.