Troxel Run Dam dam
Troxel Run Dam
Troxel Run Dam in LaGrange, Indiana, is a state-regulated structure designed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service for the primary purpose of creating a fish and wildlife pond. Completed in 1982, this earth dam stands at a height of 11.9 feet and has a length of 200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. Situated on an unnamed tributary of the Pigeon River, the dam has a surface area of 44.8 acres and serves as a crucial habitat for local flora and fauna.
Despite its low hazard potential, Troxel Run Dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition as of the last inspection in 2009. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 12 feet and has no outlet gates. With a moderate risk assessment rating, there is a need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of this important water resource structure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the maintenance and improvements of Troxel Run Dam is crucial to its long-term sustainability and impact on the surrounding ecosystem.
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 Troxel Run Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pigeon River Near Scott | 345 cfs | → |
| Prairie River Near Nottawa | 118 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Nr Angola | 92 cfs | → |
| Nb Elkhart River At Cosperville | 171 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River At Mottville | 2,550 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River At Three Rivers | 2,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Troxel Run Dam.
Boat launches
- East Fawn River Road 29783, Fawn River
- Robin Lee Lane Sherman Township
- Prairie Lake Road 64873, Sherman Township
- Gilead Lake Boat Launch
- Ln 340 Jimmerson Lake 500-540, Angola
- Findley Road 23906, Nottawa Township
Campgrounds
- Pigeon River State Fish And Wildlife Area
- Cade Lake County Park
- Nottawa Park
- Steuben County Park
- Elkhart Co. / Middlebury Koa Holiday
- Pokagon State Park
Fishing spots
Track Troxel Run Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Troxel Run Dam
Where does the data for Troxel Run 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 Troxel Run Dam.