Stout Lake Dam (West) dam
Stout Lake Dam (West)
Stout Lake Dam (West) in Warren County, Indiana, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1955, this dam has a height of 24 feet and a length of 575 feet, creating a surface area of 16.2 acres and a normal storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the French Ditch river/stream and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its recreational benefits, Stout Lake Dam (West) has been assessed as having a significant hazard potential and poor condition. The last inspection in 2015 revealed the dam's condition to be less than ideal. With an inspection frequency of 3 years, it is crucial for the dam's owners to address any deficiencies and implement risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Stout Lake Dam (West) should be aware of its moderate risk level and the need for ongoing maintenance and monitoring to mitigate potential hazards. The dam's location in a rural area and its reliance on soil foundations highlight the importance of proper upkeep to prevent any adverse impacts on the surrounding environment and community. With state regulation and inspection in place, stakeholders must work together to uphold the safety and functionality of this recreational water resource.
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 Stout Lake Dam (West) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash River At Covington | 5,340 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River Near Danville | 811 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Vermilion River Above Oakwood | 117 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Lafayette Ind | 5,920 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Crawfordsville | 950 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Near Lafayette | 811 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stout Lake Dam (West).
Boat launches
- Lake Vermilion County Park
- East 1725 North Road Vermilion County
- North River Road 1030-1118, West Lafayette
- Henley Road 8823, Marshall
Track Stout Lake Dam (West) 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 Stout Lake Dam (West)
Where does the data for Stout Lake Dam (West) 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.
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