Kahn Lake Dam dam
Kahn Lake Dam
Located in Brown, Indiana, Kahn Lake Dam was completed in 1976 and serves as a recreational destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam stands at a height of 53 feet and has a length of 380 feet, providing a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. Situated on an unnamed tributary of Clay Creek, the dam offers a surface area of 6 acres for outdoor activities and boasts a maximum discharge of 1136 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential, Kahn Lake Dam has been assessed as being in poor condition as of November 2011, indicating a need for maintenance and improvements. The dam's inspection frequency is set at every five years, with the last inspection taking place in March 2017. While the risk assessment for the dam is classified as high (2), there is currently no designated risk management plan in place to address potential safety concerns.
With its serene location and ample recreational opportunities, Kahn Lake Dam provides a tranquil escape for visitors seeking to enjoy the beauty of Indiana's natural landscapes. As efforts continue to assess and enhance the dam's condition and safety measures, it remains a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
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 Kahn Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 41 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 368 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 605 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Youngs Creek Near Edinburgh Ind | 87 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kahn Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road North 325 West 4311, Bartholomew County
- Bartholomew County
- Tannehill Road Bartholomew County
- Us 31 Edinburgh
- River Road Johnson County
Campgrounds
- Happy Hollow’S Children Camp
- Brown County State Park
- Yellowwood State Forest
- Horseman's Camp
- Camp Atterbury Military
- Heflen Co Park
Track Kahn Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kahn Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kahn 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 Kahn Lake Dam.