Water Works Lake Dam dam
Water Works Lake Dam
Water Works Lake Dam in Clay, Indiana, is a local government-owned structure completed in 1960 with a height of 11 feet and a length of 48 feet. The dam serves an essential purpose in water resource management, providing a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and a normal storage of 32 acre-feet. With a surface area of 8.26 acres and a drainage area of 0.06 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply for the surrounding area.
Despite being categorized as having low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Water Works Lake Dam has not been regulated or inspected by the state of Indiana. The dam's last inspection dates back to April 2002, indicating a potential need for updated evaluation and maintenance. With a maximum discharge capacity of 485 cubic feet per second, it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition of this dam to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the community.
Located within Congressional District 08 of Indiana, Water Works Lake Dam presents an opportunity for collaboration between local and federal agencies in maintaining and regulating its operations. Enhancing risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and communication protocols can further strengthen the resilience of this vital water infrastructure in the face of climate change and increasing water resource challenges.
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 Water Works Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 3,610 cfs | → |
| Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville | 956 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Terre Haute | 12,400 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 2,480 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Montezuma | 10,000 cfs | → |
| Big Raccoon Creek Near Fincastle Ind | 340 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Water Works Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- I 70 Clay County
- Blackman Street, Clinton
- Ten High Drive Owen County
- Lake Shore Drive Owen County
- Brann Road Owen County
- Marshall Road Rockville
Track Water Works Lake Dam 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 Water Works Lake Dam
Where does the data for Water Works 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 Water Works Lake Dam.