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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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 |
North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville
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18cfs |
East Fork White River At Columbus
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602cfs |
Flatrock River At Columbus
|
178cfs |
Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind
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419cfs |
Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh
|
121cfs |
Haw Creek Near Clifford
|
11cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Happy Hollow’s Children Camp
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Brown County State Park
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Horseman's Camp
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Yellowwood State Forest
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Heflen Co Park
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