Lake Of The Four Seasons (Lower) C dam
Lake Of The Four Seasons (Lower) C
Lake of The Four Seasons (Lower) C is a private recreational reservoir located in Lake County, Indiana, with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for its visitors. Built in 1966 by GEORGE J. BEEMSTERBOER, INC., this earth-type dam stands at a height of 36 feet and stretches 800 feet in length. The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 1700 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 180 acres, drawing water from an unnamed tributary of Stony Run.
Despite its recreational appeal, the dam at Lake of The Four Seasons (Lower) C poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment. The last inspection conducted in April 2014 revealed the need for improvements and raised concerns about its safety. Located in a region with a moderate risk assessment, the dam requires attention to ensure the protection of the surrounding community and the preservation of its ecological integrity. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience would find this site a compelling case study for the intersection of recreation, infrastructure, and environmental stewardship.
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 Lake Of The Four Seasons (Lower) C -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deep River At Lake George Outlet At Hobart | 32 cfs | → |
| Kankakee River Nr Kouts | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Burns Ditch At Portage | 121 cfs | → |
| Kankakee River At Shelby | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Hart Ditch At Dyer | 7 cfs | → |
| Grand Calumet River At Industrial Hwy At Gary | 446 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Of The Four Seasons (Lower) C.
Boat launches
- Cedar Lake Public Access Site
- Oak Savannah Trail, Merrillville
- Clay Street 21806, Hebron
- Wesley Road Porter County
- Grand Boulevard 2313, Lake Station
- 240th Avenue 101-609, Lowell
Campgrounds
- Camp Lawrence
- Indiana Dunes State Park
- State Park
- Camp Shabbona Woods
- Dunewood - Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
- Dunewood Campground
Fishing spots
Track Lake Of The Four Seasons (Lower) C 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 Lake Of The Four Seasons (Lower) C
Where does the data for Lake Of The Four Seasons (Lower) C 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 Lake Of The Four Seasons (Lower) C.