Cordry Lake Dam dam
Cordry Lake Dam
Cordry Lake Dam, located in Brown County, Indiana, is a privately owned structure that serves as a vital water resource in the area. Completed in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 120 feet and has a length of 1500 feet, with a storage capacity of 6650 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Saddle Creek, plays a crucial role in regulating water flow, providing recreational opportunities, and supporting the local ecosystem.
Despite being in fair condition according to a 2012 assessment, Cordry Lake Dam has a significant hazard potential and is considered to be at high risk, prompting regular inspections every three years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, which may pose challenges in managing water levels during periods of high discharge. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 1.07 square miles, with a surface area of 169 acres, making it a valuable asset for water management and conservation efforts in the region.
The dam's proximity to the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers adds another layer of oversight and regulation, ensuring that it meets state and federal safety standards. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like Cordry Lake Dam become increasingly crucial for sustainable water management and resilience against extreme weather events.
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 Cordry Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 3,870 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 2,470 cfs | → |
| Youngs Creek Near Edinburgh Ind | 1,510 cfs | → |
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 3,760 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 691 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 3,690 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cordry Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Tannehill Road Bartholomew County
- River Road Johnson County
- Us 31 Edinburgh
- South Mauxferry Road Johnson County
- County Road 550 South 3427, Franklin
Campgrounds
- Camp Atterbury Military
- Johnson County Park
- Heflen Co Park
- Irwin City Park
- Happy Hollow’S Children Camp
- Brown County State Park
Paddle runs
Track Cordry Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cordry Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cordry Lake 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 Cordry Lake Dam.