Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam dam
Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam
Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam, located in Brown County, Indiana, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1950 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17 feet, with a length of 305 feet. It has a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10.9 acres. The dam is situated on an unnamed tributary of Clay Lick Creek and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its low hazard potential, Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam is in poor condition and was last assessed in 2010. The dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, posing a high risk of potential failure, especially in the event of heavy rainfall or flooding. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and its inspection frequency is set at 5 years. While the dam may serve as a recreational spot, its deteriorating condition highlights the urgent need for maintenance and repair to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the environment.
Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam, owned by a private entity, is a vital part of the local landscape, providing storage for water resources and serving as a recreational area. However, the dam's poor condition and lack of essential features like a spillway raise concerns about its long-term safety and functionality. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for proper maintenance and inspection of dams like Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam to prevent potential disasters and protect the surrounding ecosystem.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 5,910 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 3,580 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 2,000 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 7,760 cfs | → |
| Youngs Creek Near Edinburgh Ind | 1,430 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam.
Boat launches
- Bartholomew County
- County Road North 325 West 4311, Bartholomew County
- Tannehill Road Bartholomew County
- Monroe County
- East Stipp Road Monroe County
- Us 31 Edinburgh
Campgrounds
- Brown County State Park
- Yellowwood State Forest
- Horseman's Camp
- Happy Hollow’S Children Camp
- Mason Ridge Camping Area
- Oak Ridge Camping Area
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About Greenbriar Lake Estates Dam
Where does the data for Greenbriar Lake Estates 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
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