Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 dam
Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6
Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6, also known as Seventeen & One-Half Acre Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Built in 1966 by USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at 29 feet high with a hydraulic height of 31 feet, serving primarily for recreational purposes. The dam has a storage capacity of 177 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 15 acres, with a drainage area of 0.08 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of November 2011. The dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, and has not been inspected since March 2016. With a maximum discharge capacity of 151 cubic feet per second, there are concerns regarding its risk management measures and emergency action plan. The surrounding area is at a high risk, warranting attention and potential improvements to ensure the safety and stability of the dam.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 may find its unique design and historical significance intriguing. With its location near an unnamed tributary of Neu Creek and under the jurisdiction of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the dam offers a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities in managing water resources for recreational purposes in the region. As efforts to address the dam's poor condition continue, there is a need for increased vigilance and collaboration to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding communities.
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 Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 726 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At New Harmony | 45,300 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch | 321 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Mt. Carmel | 51,300 cfs | → |
| Patoka River Near Princeton | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River At Carmi | 5,250 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6.
Boat launches
- Dogtown Boat Ramp
- New Harmony Road 11699, Chandler
- Euler Road, Chandler
- Saint John Road, Elberfeld
- Angel Mounds Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Track Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 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 Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6
Where does the data for Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6 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 Pavlick Lake Dam No. 6.