Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam dam
Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam
Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam in Indiana is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Constructed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at 31 feet high and spans a length of 310 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. The dam is located in Metamora, Franklin County, along an unnamed tributary of Little Salt Creek.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam poses a high risk due to its location and potential impact on the surrounding area. The dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain safety features such as a spillway. Despite being state-regulated and inspected, the last inspection was conducted in 2016, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks.
The dam's presence offers recreational opportunities but also underscores the importance of proper management and oversight to ensure public safety and environmental protection. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is crucial for stakeholders to remain vigilant in maintaining infrastructure like Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure sustainable water management practices in the future.
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 Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whitewater River Near Alpine | 6,930 cfs | → |
| Whitewater River At Brookville | 2,970 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At St. Paul | 2,150 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Abington | 2,230 cfs | → |
| Clifty Creek At Hartsville | 584 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Richmond | 961 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Bonwell Hill Road 10064, Brookville
- Bischoff Reservoir Launch
- Egypt Hollow Boat Ramp
- Fairfield Boat Ramp
- Garr Hill Boat Ramp
- Hanna Creek Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Franklin County Park
- Brookville Lake
- Mounds State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Quakertown State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Governor Bebb Preserve
- Campground A
Fishing spots
Track Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake 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 Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam
Where does the data for Gemco (Dan Vogel) 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 Gemco (Dan Vogel) Lake Dam.