Salamonie Dam dam
Salamonie Dam
Salamonie Dam in Indiana plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction for downstream communities along the Wabash River. Completed in 1966, the earth dam stands at 20 feet high and spans 1,100 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 263,600 acre-feet. While the dam helps mitigate flooding, there remains a high hazard potential, especially during significant storm events that could overwhelm the spillway and lead to downstream flooding impacting communities like Lagro, Wabash, and Peru.
In the event of extreme rainfall causing water to flow over the dam, the potential for a breach poses a grave threat to downstream areas, with Lagro being the closest community at risk of significant flood damage. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) actively manages the dam to minimize risks, conducting regular inspections, monitoring water levels, and collaborating with local emergency managers to ensure public safety. Despite the risk, Salamonie Dam remains a critical flood control structure, with USACE working diligently to prepare for potential emergencies and support communities in developing flood preparedness plans.
Overall, Salamonie Dam is a vital infrastructure protecting downstream areas from flooding, but the potential for high-risk scenarios necessitates continuous monitoring and risk management measures by the USACE to safeguard communities along the Wabash River. With a focus on emergency preparedness, collaboration with local authorities, and proactive measures, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of residents in the region.
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 Salamonie Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash River At Wabash | 487 cfs | → |
| Salamonie River Near Warren | 66 cfs | → |
| Eel River At North Manchester | 133 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Huntington | 54 cfs | → |
| Mississinewa River At Marion | 231 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Peru | 907 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salamonie Dam.
Boat launches
- Knight Road, Lagro
- County Road 250 South 6324-6398, Lagro
- Tree Trail, Andrews
- Bloodroot Trail, Andrews
- South 700 West 5688, Andrews
- Huntington County
Campgrounds
- Lost Bridge State Rec Area - Salamonie Lake
- Salamonie State Lake - Lost Bridge West Sra
- Mt. Etna State Rec Area
- Wabash River Camp
- Wabash City Rv Park
- Lake Clare Park Camp
Fishing spots
Track Salamonie 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 Salamonie Dam
Where does the data for Salamonie 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 Salamonie Dam.