Squaw Creek Slurry Pond Dam D dam
Squaw Creek Slurry Pond Dam D
Squaw Creek Slurry Pond Dam D, located in Warrick County, Indiana, was completed in 1985 and stands at a height of 30 feet with a length of 1500 feet. This privately owned Earth-type dam serves a primary purpose classified as "Other" with a storage capacity of 460 acre-feet. Despite being non-regulated by the state, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
The dam, situated along Squaw Creek, does not have a spillway and has not undergone any modifications since its completion. With a history of infrequent inspections and a lack of state enforcement, the structure's emergency action plan and risk management measures remain unspecified. While the dam's risk assessment and management details are yet to be determined, it continues to operate with low hazard potential and limited regulatory oversight.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Squaw Creek Slurry Pond Dam D offers a fascinating case study of a privately owned Earth-type dam in Indiana with unique characteristics and limited state intervention. The dam's historical data, including storage capacity, construction year, and hazard potential, provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with managing water resources in a changing climate. Despite its low hazard potential and unregulated status, the dam's condition assessment and emergency preparedness remain areas of interest for further study and potential improvements in risk management practices.
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 Squaw Creek Slurry Pond Dam D -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Creek Near Fort Branch | 4 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Winslow | 315 cfs | → |
| Patoka River Near Princeton | 387 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Wadesville | 7 cfs | → |
| White River At Petersburg | 13,500 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Mt. Carmel | 23,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Squaw Creek Slurry Pond Dam D.
Boat launches
- Saint John Road, Elberfeld
- New Harmony Road 11699, Chandler
- Euler Road, Chandler
- Ohio River Scenic Byway 221-383, Newburgh
- Angel Mounds Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Lynnville Park
- Scales Lake Park
- Lincoln State Park
- Gobbler's Run Non-Electric Campground
- Lake Lincoln Campground
- Buckhorn Primitive Campground/ Youth Tent Area
Paddle runs
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
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About Squaw Creek Slurry Pond Dam D
Where does the data for Squaw Creek Slurry Pond Dam D 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
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