F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 dam
F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1
F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1, also known as Ind. Ffa Leadership Center Dam, is a private earth dam located in Nineveh, Indiana. Completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a height of 33 feet and a length of 500 feet. Situated on an unnamed tributary of Nineveh Creek, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, contributing to the overall water resource management in the area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 in 2010 rated it as fair. With a risk assessment indicating a high risk level of 2, there is a need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety. The dam does not have a spillway and is not under the jurisdiction of the USACE, but it is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place.
As a significant feature in the local water infrastructure, F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities while also managing water resources effectively. With its location in Johnson County, Indiana, and close proximity to the Louisville District, the dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and state agencies in ensuring the safety and functionality of water-related structures.
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 F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 4,340 cfs | → |
| Youngs Creek Near Edinburgh Ind | 1,480 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 9,520 cfs | → |
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 2,890 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 3,500 cfs | → |
| Haw Creek Near Clifford | 915 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1.
Boat launches
- County Road 550 South 3427, Franklin
- South Mauxferry Road Johnson County
- River Road Johnson County
- Us 31 Edinburgh
- Tannehill Road Bartholomew County
Campgrounds
- Johnson County Park
- Camp Atterbury Military
- Irwin City Park
- Heflen Co Park
- Mason Ridge - Morgan Monroe State Forest
- Happy Hollow’S Children Camp
Paddle runs
Track F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
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About F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1
Where does the data for F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1 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 F.F.A. Youth Center Dam #1.