Glendora Dam dam
Glendora Dam
Glendora Dam, located in Sullivan, Indiana, was completed in 1982 and serves as a private water resource with a primary purpose of "Other." This earth dam stands at a height of 16.5 feet and has a length of 1000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet. With a normal storage of 123 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1465 cubic feet per second, the dam covers a surface area of 22.9 acres and drains an area of 1.15 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, Glendora Dam has not been rated in terms of its condition assessment, and its last inspection was conducted in 1998. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction and is not subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, or enforcement. With no emergency action plan in place and no risk assessment conducted, the dam's risk management measures and overall risk characterization remain undisclosed.
Although Glendora Dam may not be heavily regulated or inspected, its role in water resource management in the area is significant. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, it is crucial for enthusiasts and stakeholders to monitor the condition and management of dams like Glendora to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water resources 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 Glendora Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Busseron Creek Near Carlisle | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Riverton Ind | 16,100 cfs | → |
| White River At Newberry | 28,900 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Terre Haute | 11,200 cfs | → |
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 2,600 cfs | → |
| Embarras River At Lawrenceville | 11,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Glendora Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Sullivan County Park
- Res 26 - Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Sunset City Park
- Fowler County Park
- Robinson City Park
Track Glendora 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 Glendora Dam
Where does the data for Glendora 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 Glendora Dam.