Log Cabin Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Log Cabin Lake Dam, also known as Booe Lake Dam (Lower), is a privately owned structure located in Brown County, Indiana.


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Summary

Completed in 1977, this Earth-type dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene 1.8-acre lake for visitors to enjoy. Situated on an unnamed tributary of Gnaw Bone Creek, the dam stands at 30 feet high with a length of 185 feet, providing a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet.

Despite its recreational appeal, Log Cabin Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed as unsatisfactory in condition. With its spillway being uncontrolled and a history of modifications unknown, the dam requires regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and structural integrity. The dam is also regulated and inspected by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, highlighting the importance of proper oversight in managing water resources and climate-related risks in the region.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

185

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY GNAW BONE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.8

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

0.09

Nid Storage

40

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

30
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.