Pahoka Camp Lake Dam dam
Pahoka Camp Lake Dam
Pahoka Camp Lake Dam, located in Posey County, Indiana, stands as a private earth dam completed in 1935 with a primary purpose of recreation. With a structural height of 37 feet and a length of 420 feet, this dam creates a picturesque 9.01-acre lake that offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The dam's normal storage capacity is 131 acre-feet, providing a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
However, despite its scenic attributes, Pahoka Camp Lake Dam has been assessed as being in poor condition, with a low hazard potential but a high risk assessment rating of 2. The last inspection date recorded was in 2017, and the dam is scheduled for inspections every five years. The lack of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps raises concerns about the dam's readiness for potential emergencies. With its unique history and role in the local ecosystem, efforts should be made to ensure the safety and longevity of this important water resource.
As a vital structure in the region, Pahoka Camp Lake Dam serves not only as a recreational spot but also as a potential risk factor that requires careful monitoring and maintenance. Its location near an unnamed tributary of Pahoka Creek adds to its significance, making it essential for stakeholders to prioritize the dam's upkeep and safety measures. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the complexities of this dam provides insight into the delicate balance between human recreation and environmental protection in the face of changing climates and increasing risks.
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 Pahoka Camp Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash River At New Harmony | 45,300 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River At Carmi | 5,250 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 726 cfs | → |
| Bonpas Creek At Browns | 273 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Old Shawneetown | 259,000 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Mt. Carmel | 51,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pahoka Camp Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- I 64 White County
- Dogtown Boat Ramp
- Blackburn Road 198, Union County
- New Harmony Road 11699, Chandler
- Euler Road, Chandler
Paddle runs
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
Track Pahoka Camp Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pahoka Camp Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pahoka Camp Lake 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 Pahoka Camp Lake Dam.