Kenninger Lake Dam dam
Kenninger Lake Dam
Kenninger Lake Dam, located in Scott County, Indiana, serves as a vital recreational resource for water and climate enthusiasts. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a hydraulic height of 31 feet. With a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.5 acres, the dam provides water-based activities for visitors to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Kenninger Lake Dam poses a high risk due to its proximity to an unnamed tributary of Woods Fork. Managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the dam undergoes regular inspections and maintains state permitting and enforcement. The dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, highlighting the importance of proper risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.
With its picturesque surroundings and recreational amenities, Kenninger Lake Dam offers a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to explore the beauty of Indiana's natural landscapes. As visitors enjoy the tranquil waters of the lake, it is essential to prioritize safety and adhere to regulatory guidelines to ensure the longevity and sustainability of this cherished water resource.
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 Kenninger Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muscatatuck River Near Deputy | 579 cfs | → |
| Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River At Vernon | 918 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 200 cfs | → |
| Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen | 136 cfs | → |
| Indian-Kentuck Creek Nr Canaan | 92 cfs | → |
| Little Goose Creek Near Harrods Creek | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kenninger Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- West Blake Road 15976, Deputy
- Milton Boat Ramp
- Bell Street Bethlehem
- Westport Park Boat Ramp
- Indiana 3 3585, North Vernon
- North Elk Creek Road 3477-3501, Scottsburg
Campgrounds
- Campground Gatehouse
- Hardy Lake State Rec Area
- Clifty Falls State Park
- Madison City Park
- Charlestown State Park
- Deam Lake Campground
Track Kenninger Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kenninger Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kenninger 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 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 Kenninger Lake Dam.