Water's Edge Lake Dam dam
Water's Edge Lake Dam
Water's Edge Lake Dam, also known as Center Grove Resort, is a private dam located in Johnson County, Indiana. Completed in 1940, this Earth-type dam stands at 34 feet in height and stretches 305 feet in length, creating a surface area of 6.47 acres along Doty Run. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, providing a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy activities like fishing and boating.
Despite its recreational benefits, Water's Edge Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed as being in poor condition. With a drainage area of 0.19 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 151 cubic feet per second, the dam's uncontrolled spillway and lack of outlet gates raise concerns about its ability to handle excess water during periods of heavy rainfall or flooding. Inspected biennially, the dam's last assessment in 2017 revealed a need for significant maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
While offering a picturesque backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts, Water's Edge Lake Dam is a reminder of the important role that proper maintenance and regulation play in safeguarding our water resources. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water levels, it is crucial that structures like this dam receive the necessary attention and investment to mitigate risks and protect both the environment and surrounding communities.
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 Water's Edge Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Buck Creek Near Indianapolis | 11 cfs | → |
| White R. At Stout Gen. Stn. At Indianapolis | 5,160 cfs | → |
| Lick Creek At Indianapolis | 122 cfs | → |
| White Lick Creek At Mooresville | 1,880 cfs | → |
| White River At Indianapolis | 4,040 cfs | → |
| White River Near Centerton | 10,600 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Water's Edge Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
- County Road 550 South 3427, Franklin
- South Mauxferry Road Johnson County
- North White River Parkway East Drive 2483, Riverside
- River Road Johnson County
- Fall Creek Parkway Trail Indianapolis
Track Water's Edge Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Water's Edge Lake Dam
Where does the data for Water's Edge 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 High 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 Water's Edge Lake Dam.