Robinson Ditch Sediment Pond Dam dam
Robinson Ditch Sediment Pond Dam
Robinson Ditch Sediment Pond Dam, located in Pike, Indiana, was completed in 1983 and serves as a private earth dam with a height of 33 feet and a length of 664 feet. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," and it has a normal storage capacity of 68 acre-feet with a surface area of 15.4 acres. Despite being categorized as low hazard potential and not currently regulated or inspected by the state, the dam's last condition assessment in 2003 was listed as "Not Rated."
This dam, situated in Congressional District 08, Indiana, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a drainage area of 2.24 square miles. Although the dam has not undergone recent inspections or assessments, it remains an essential structure for sediment control and water storage in the region. While its risk assessment and emergency preparedness information may be lacking, the Robinson Ditch Sediment Pond Dam continues to stand as a vital component of the local water infrastructure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Robinson Ditch Sediment Pond Dam offers a fascinating case study in private dam management and maintenance. Despite its low hazard potential and lack of recent regulatory oversight, this earth dam plays a significant role in controlling sediment and storing water in Pike, Indiana. As discussions around dam safety and infrastructure resilience continue to evolve, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and efficacy of water management structures in our communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Robinson Ditch Sediment Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River At Petersburg | 27,200 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Winslow | 1,240 cfs | → |
| White River Above Petersburg | 1,500 cfs | → |
| Patoka River Near Princeton | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch | 321 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Mt. Carmel | 51,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robinson Ditch Sediment Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Pigeon Pit 1157-1163, Winslow
- County Road 825 South Daviess County
- County Road 675 East, Otwell
- County Road 600 South Daviess County
- County Road 600 South, Montgomery
- Saint John Road, Elberfeld
Campgrounds
- Prides Creek Co Park
- Pike State Forest
- Lynnville Park
- Glendale State Fish And Wildlife Area
- Lincoln Trail
- Kimmell City Park
Paddle runs
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
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About Robinson Ditch Sediment Pond Dam
Where does the data for Robinson Ditch Sediment Pond 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 Robinson Ditch Sediment Pond Dam.