Borden Lake Dam dam
Borden Lake Dam
Borden Lake Dam, also known as Packwood Lake Dam, is a crucial structure located in Clark County, Indiana, specifically in the city of New Providence (Borden). Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Packwood Branch river or stream. With a height of 53 feet and a hydraulic height of 52 feet, this dam plays a pivotal role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
The dam boasts a normal storage capacity of 445 acre-feet, with a maximum storage of 1400 acre-feet. It covers a surface area of 32 acres and has a drainage area of 2.01 square miles. The spillway, designed as uncontrolled, has a width of 158 feet to manage a maximum discharge of 11,277 cubic feet per second. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains satisfactory, ensuring its effectiveness in flood risk mitigation for the region.
Borden Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections, with its last assessment conducted in December 2018. Its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its structural integrity and functionality. As a vital infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government entities and the USDA NRCS in safeguarding communities against the impacts of flooding.
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 Borden Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Blue River At Salem | 220 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Fredericksburg | 13,200 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 3,490 cfs | → |
| Muddy Fk At Mockingbird Valley Rd At Louisville | 8 cfs | → |
| M Fk Beargrass Cr At Lexington Rd At Louisville | 23 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Cutoff Near Louisville | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Borden Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- North Elk Creek Road 3477-3501, Scottsburg
- Ohio River Greenway 100-598, New Albany
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
- North 27th Street Louisville
- West Main Street 106, Milltown
- Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Clark State Forest
- Deam Lake Campground
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- Buffalo Trace Co Park
- Delaney Creek Park
- Charlestown State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
Track Borden Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Borden Lake Dam
Where does the data for Borden 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 High 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 Borden Lake Dam.