Lake In The Pines dam
Lake In The Pines
Lake In The Pines, also known as Bar-K-Lake Dam, is a private recreational lake located in Indiana, specifically in Dearborn County. Built in 1958 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 490 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 261 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres, this dam on Leatherwood Creek offers a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
The dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for visitors. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2013 rated it as fair. With a high risk assessment score of 2, it is important for emergency preparedness measures to be in place, although specific details on these measures are not provided in the data.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Lake In The Pines remains a popular destination for recreational activities in the area. This serene lake, surrounded by natural beauty and offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and relaxation, serves as a valuable resource for the community and a reminder of the importance of careful monitoring and maintenance of water infrastructure.
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 In The Pines -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whitewater River At Brookville | 2,970 cfs | → |
| Woolper Creek At Woolper Road Near Burlington | 54 cfs | → |
| Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Rd Nr Hebron | 6 cfs | → |
| Gunpowder Cr At Camp Ernst Rd Nr Union | 111 cfs | → |
| Whitewater River Near Alpine | 6,930 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Hamilton Oh | 3,190 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake In The Pines.
Boat launches
- Bischoff Reservoir Launch
- Lawrenceburg Road 4836, Whitewater Township
- Tanner’S Creek Drive Lawrenceburg
- Hamilton County Parks - Shawnee Lookout
- Broadway Street Aurora
- Ohio River Scenic Byway 248-252, Aurora
Campgrounds
- Franklin County Park
- Miami Whitewater Forest
- Brookville Lake
- Governor Bebb Preserve
- Youth Tent Area
- Campground B
Fishing spots
Track Lake In The Pines 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 In The Pines
Where does the data for Lake In The Pines 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 Lake In The Pines.