Bischoff Reservoir Dam dam
Bischoff Reservoir Dam
Bischoff Reservoir Dam, located in Ripley County, Indiana, was completed in 1959 and serves as a vital water supply source for the region. The dam, designed by J.C. Eckert, stands at a height of 38 feet and has a structural height of 38 feet. With a storage capacity of 3,291 acre-feet and a normal storage of 1,952 acre-feet, the reservoir covers a surface area of 205 acres and has a drainage area of 4.82 square miles, with Bobs Creek as its main source of water.
The dam's primary purpose is water supply, although it also provides opportunities for recreation in the area. Classified as a concrete dam with stone core types, Bischoff Reservoir Dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 300 feet, and a maximum discharge capacity of 4,021 cubic feet per second. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is in satisfactory condition and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. Managed by the local government and regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the dam remains a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the area.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Bischoff Reservoir Dam an intriguing structure that plays a significant role in water supply and management in Ripley County, Indiana. With its impressive storage capacity, recreational opportunities, and crucial role in regulating water flow from Bobs Creek, the dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence and the importance of sustainable water resource management. As a focal point for both water supply and recreation, Bischoff Reservoir Dam serves as a vital asset for the community and a key element in climate resilience and adaptation efforts 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 Bischoff Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whitewater River At Brookville | 9,940 cfs | → |
| Brush Creek Near Nebraska | 424 cfs | → |
| Whitewater River Near Alpine | 6,020 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At St. Paul | 3,800 cfs | → |
| Clifty Creek At Hartsville | 2,380 cfs | → |
| Woolper Creek At Woolper Road Near Burlington | 132 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bischoff Reservoir Dam.
Track Bischoff Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bischoff Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Bischoff Reservoir 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 Bischoff Reservoir Dam.