Seymour Water Co. Dam (In-Channel) dam
Seymour Water Co. Dam (In-Channel)
Seymour Water Co. Dam (In-Channel) is a privately owned structure located along the East Fork White River in Jackson, Indiana. The dam stands at a height of 9 feet and stretches 360 feet in length, providing storage capacity of 620 acre-feet. With a surface area of 137.7 acres and a drainage area of 2336.82 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Although the dam's hazard potential is categorized as low and its condition assessment as fair, there is a high risk (rating of 2) associated with the structure. The last inspection was conducted in March 2016, with a frequency of every 5 years. Despite meeting state regulations for inspection, permitting, and enforcement, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness appear to be lacking information. Further attention to these aspects may be necessary to ensure the safety and sustainability of the dam for the surrounding community and environment.
As a key feature along the East Fork White River, Seymour Water Co. Dam (In-Channel) serves as a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure in Indiana. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage in the region. However, the high risk associated with the dam highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and emergency preparedness to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure the continued effectiveness of this essential water management structure.
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 Seymour Water Co. Dam (In-Channel) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork White River At Seymour Ind | 13,200 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 13,400 cfs | → |
| Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River At Vernon | 6,760 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 3,500 cfs | → |
| Muscatatuck River Near Deputy | 3,850 cfs | → |
| Haw Creek Near Clifford | 915 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Seymour Water Co. Dam (In-Channel).
Boat launches
- North County Road 760 East 7248, Seymour
- Indiana 258 5748, Seymour
- East 800 South 5449-5899, Columbus
- Bartholomew County
- North State Route 7 9340, Elizabethtown
- Boat Ramp Access Jackson County
Campgrounds
- Jackson - Washington State Forest
- Starve Hollow State Rec Area
- Muscatatuck
- Happy Hollow’S Children Camp
- Hardy Lake State Rec Area
- Campground Gatehouse
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About Seymour Water Co. Dam (In-Channel)
Where does the data for Seymour Water Co. Dam (In-Channel) 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.
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