Bowen Lake Dam dam
Bowen Lake Dam
Bowen Lake Dam, located in Scott, Indiana, was completed in 1945 and stands at a height of 34.5 feet, with a hydraulic height of 36 feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, providing a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Situated on an unnamed tributary of Pigeon Roost Creek, the dam boasts a surface area of 7.2 acres and a drainage area of 0.53 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Bowen Lake Dam poses a high risk, rated at level 2. The dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks a spillway, outlet gates, or locks. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources regulates and inspects the dam, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards. With its picturesque location and recreational offerings, Bowen Lake Dam is a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate in the heart of Indiana.
For those interested in water resources and climate, Bowen Lake Dam serves as a fascinating example of a state-owned earth dam designed primarily for recreation. Boasting a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and a structural height of 36 feet, the dam provides a serene escape on the shores of Bowen Lake. While the dam's risk rating is high, its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment speak to the ongoing efforts to maintain its safety and integrity. With its location in Scott, Indiana, Bowen Lake Dam is a must-visit destination for those passionate about water management and environmental conservation.
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 Bowen Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Blue River At Salem | 220 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 3,490 cfs | → |
| Muscatatuck River Near Deputy | 2,110 cfs | → |
| Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen | 136 cfs | → |
| Little Goose Creek Near Harrods Creek | 12 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Fredericksburg | 13,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bowen Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- North Elk Creek Road 3477-3501, Scottsburg
- Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
- West Blake Road 15976, Deputy
- County Road 775 South, Vallonia
- East Delaney Millport Road 76, Vallonia
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
Campgrounds
- Clark State Forest
- Deam Lake Campground
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- Charlestown State Park
- Delaney Creek Park
- Campground Gatehouse
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
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
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About Bowen Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bowen 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 Bowen Lake Dam.