Lake George Dam dam
Lake George Dam
Lake George Dam, located in Steuben, Indiana, serves as a vital structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Built in 1927, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 405 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 12,200 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Crooked Creek, primarily serves the purpose of recreation, offering a surface area of 537.95 acres for outdoor activities.
Despite its historical significance and recreational value, Lake George Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment. With a moderate risk level, the dam requires regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection. The dam's last inspection in August 2019 revealed the need for improvements, highlighting the importance of timely risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard the surrounding communities.
As a privately owned structure regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Lake George Dam plays a crucial role in water management within the region. Its proximity to Crooked Creek and the surrounding area makes it a focal point for water enthusiasts and environmentalists alike, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to preserve its integrity and functionality for future generations.
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 Lake George Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Creek Nr Angola | 44 cfs | → |
| Fish Creek At Hamilton | 15 cfs | → |
| South Branch Hog Creek Near Allen | 18 cfs | → |
| West Branch St. Joseph River Nr Nettle Lake | 31 cfs | → |
| Prairie River Near Nottawa | 79 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River At Burlington | 119 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake George Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake George, 565 Acres, Branch County
- Lane 385 Big Otter Lake Steuben County
- Ln 340 Jimmerson Lake 500-540, Angola
- East 700 North 3480, Steuben County
- Coldwater Boat Launch
- Pleasant View Drive 499, Ovid Township
Campgrounds
- Pokagon State Park
- Steuben County Park
- Branch County Fairgrounds Rv
- Memorial Park Campground - Coldwater
- Pigeon River State Fish And Wildlife Area
- Marble Lake County Park
Fishing spots
Track Lake George Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake George Dam
Where does the data for Lake George 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 High 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 Lake George Dam.