Loew Lake Dam (South) dam
Loew Lake Dam (South)
Located in Grant, Indiana, the Loew Lake Dam (South) stands as a private structure on an unnamed tributary of Lugar Creek. Built in 1940, this earth dam reaches a height of 25 feet and spans 615 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet. Despite its impressive size, the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, making it a site of moderate risk.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, posing challenges for managing water levels and discharge. The last inspection in July 2018 revealed the dam's structural integrity to be in need of improvement, with a recommended inspection frequency of every three years. While the dam is state-regulated and subject to permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, its ownership, primary purpose, and associated structures remain undisclosed.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may be intrigued by the ecological implications of the Loew Lake Dam (South) and the potential risks it poses to surrounding communities. With its historical significance and current state of disrepair, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Loew Lake Dam (South) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississinewa River At Marion | 231 cfs | → |
| Salamonie River Near Warren | 66 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Near Jerome | 45 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Wabash | 487 cfs | → |
| Pipe Creek At Frankton | 33 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Huntington | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Loew Lake Dam (South).
Boat launches
- 4th Street 100-154, Fairmount
- South 700 West 5688, Andrews
- Bloodroot Trail, Andrews
- Tree Trail, Andrews
- County Road 250 South 6324-6398, Lagro
- Wabash County
Track Loew Lake Dam (South) in the Snoflo app
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About Loew Lake Dam (South)
Where does the data for Loew Lake Dam (South) 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 Significant 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 Loew Lake Dam (South).