Cherry Lake Dam dam
Cherry Lake Dam
Cherry Lake Dam, located in Monroe, Indiana, is a state-regulated structure built in 1940 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, standing at 20 feet high with a hydraulic height of 31 feet, impounds the waters of Little Indian Creek to create a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. The dam's surface area spans 2.57 acres and serves as a popular recreational spot for water enthusiasts in the area.
Despite its significance for recreation, Cherry Lake Dam has been assessed to be in poor condition with a significant hazard potential. The last inspection in 2018 revealed the dam's deteriorating state, prompting concerns about its safety and reliability. With a risk assessment rating of high (2), the dam's structural integrity and safety measures are being closely monitored to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding communities.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to advocate for sustainable water management practices, the condition of Cherry Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to prevent potential hazards. With its historical significance and recreational value, efforts to address the dam's poor condition and implement risk management measures are crucial to safeguarding both the environment and the local community.
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 Cherry Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River Near Centerton | 9,200 cfs | → |
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 2,890 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 2,480 cfs | → |
| White Lick Creek At Mooresville | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 4,340 cfs | → |
| Youngs Creek Near Edinburgh Ind | 1,480 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cherry Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
- East Stipp Road Monroe County
- Monroe County
- County Road 550 South 3427, Franklin
- South Mauxferry Road Johnson County
- River Road Johnson County
Campgrounds
- Mason Ridge Camping Area
- Morgan - Monroe State Forest
- Oak Ridge Camping Area
- Mason Ridge - Morgan Monroe State Forest
- Yellowwood State Forest
- Horseman's Camp
Track Cherry Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cherry Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cherry 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 Significant 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 Cherry Lake Dam.