Indian Lake dam
Indian Lake
Indian Lake, located in Teton County, Wyoming, is a privately owned reservoir with a primary purpose of irrigation. The earth dam, standing at 10 feet high, was completed in 1954 and has a storage capacity of 2034 acre-feet. Despite its poor condition assessment in 2018, the hazard potential is classified as low, with a moderate risk level of 3.
Situated in the Indian Lake Basin, this reservoir serves as a vital water resource for agricultural activities in the region. With a surface area of 252 acres and a drainage area of 1 square mile, Indian Lake has a maximum discharge capacity of 1340 cubic feet per second. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 20 feet, and the outlet gates are classified as "Other Controlled - 1".
Although Indian Lake is currently in a poor condition, the risk management measures are not specified, and the emergency action plan (EAP) status is unknown. With regular inspections every 5 years, this reservoir presents moderate risks that need to be addressed to ensure the safety and sustainability of its 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 Indian Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falls River Ab Yellowstone Canal Nr Squirrel Id | 910 cfs | → |
| Falls River Nr Squirrel Id | 269 cfs | → |
| Falls River Nr Ashton Id | 707 cfs | → |
| Snake River Ab Jackson Lake At Flagg Ranch Wy | 1,500 cfs | → |
| Teton River Ab South Leigh Creek Nr Driggs Id | 258 cfs | → |
| Henrys Fork Nr Ashton Id | 1,320 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Lake.
Boat launches
- East Hatchery Ford Boating Site
- Riverside Campground Road Fremont County
- South Entrance Road Teton County
- Old Highway Island Park
- Island Park Boating Site
- Forest Road 413 Fremont County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Yellowstone Np To Targhee Nf Boundary
- Cave Falls Run
- Headwaters Of North And South Fork And Mainstem To Targhee Nf Boundary
- Bitch Creek
- Yellowstone Np Boundary To Confluence With Warm River
- Warm River Springs To Confluence With Henrys Fork
More reservoirs
Track Indian Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Indian Lake
Where does the data for Indian Lake 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 Indian Lake.