Dogwood Springs Lake #2 dam
Dogwood Springs Lake #2
Dogwood Springs Lake #2 is a privately owned recreational lake located in Putnam, Indiana. Built in 1973, this earth dam structure stands at 28 feet tall and spans 750 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet of water. The lake covers an area of 4 acres and is situated within the drainage area of an unnamed stream, making it a picturesque destination for water and climate enthusiasts.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam at Dogwood Springs Lake #2 has been rated as being in poor condition, with a high risk assessment indicating the need for attention and potential improvements. The last inspection in 2016 highlighted this concern, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the lake currently does not have a spillway or outlet gates, its location and design make it an interesting site for further exploration and potential enhancement to ensure its long-term safety and sustainability.
With its unique location and recreational purpose, Dogwood Springs Lake #2 offers a glimpse into the intersection of water resource management and climate considerations. As efforts are made to address its current condition and risk assessment, there is an opportunity for stakeholders to come together to preserve and enhance this natural gem for future generations to enjoy and appreciate.
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 Dogwood Springs Lake #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 1,800 cfs | → |
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 2,600 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek Near Bainbridge | 12 cfs | → |
| Big Raccoon Creek Near Fincastle Ind | 240 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek Near Roachdale | 360 cfs | → |
| Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville | 713 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dogwood Springs Lake #2.
Boat launches
- Lake Shore Drive Owen County
- Ten High Drive Owen County
- Brann Road Owen County
- I 70 Clay County
- Small Mouth Run Trail Hendricks County
- Marshall Road Rockville
Track Dogwood Springs Lake #2 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 Dogwood Springs Lake #2
Where does the data for Dogwood Springs Lake #2 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 Dogwood Springs Lake #2.