South Q St. Dry Dam dam
South Q St. Dry Dam
South Q St. Dry Dam, located in Wayne County, Indiana, serves as a crucial recreational resource for the local community. Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at 11 feet in height and spans 310 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. Situated along an unnamed tributary of the East Fork Whitewater River, the dam is designed for flood control and water resource management, ensuring the safety and well-being of nearby residents.
Despite its primary purpose for recreation, South Q St. Dry Dam has been assessed with a poor condition and significant hazard potential, indicating the need for maintenance and potential upgrades. The dam has a high risk assessment level, with a designated inspection frequency of every 3 years. The last inspection in February 2017 revealed the need for improvement, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the long-term functionality of the dam.
With its location in a regulated state jurisdiction and oversight by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, South Q St. Dry Dam plays a vital role in water resource protection and flood control efforts. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges to water management systems, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like South Q St. Dry Dam are essential for ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our water resources in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 South Q St. Dry Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Whitewater River At Richmond | 1,050 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Abington | 2,690 cfs | → |
| Sevenmile Creek At Camden Oh | 1,100 cfs | → |
| Whitewater River Near Economy | 44 cfs | → |
| Whitewater River Near Alpine | 6,020 cfs | → |
| Twin Creek Near Germantown Oh | 3,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Q St. Dry Dam.
Boat launches
- Treaty Line Ramp Union County
- Whitewater Sp Ramp Union County
- Dunlapsville Ramp Union County
- Hanna Creek Boat Ramp
- Fairfield Boat Ramp
- Egypt Hollow Boat Ramp
Track South Q St. Dry 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 South Q St. Dry Dam
Where does the data for South Q St. Dry 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 Significant 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 South Q St. Dry Dam.