Salamonie Dam - Lancaster Levee And Dike dam
Salamonie Dam - Lancaster Levee And Dike
The Salamonie Dam - Lancaster Levee and Dike, also known as Salamonie Lake, is a federal-owned structure located in Huntington, Indiana. Built by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1966, this earth dam serves as a crucial flood risk reduction measure along the Salamonie River. With a hydraulic height of 114 feet and a structural height of 133 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 263,600 acre-feet and a surface area of 2,860 acres.
Managed and funded by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Salamonie Dam plays a vital role in flood risk management and recreation in the region. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity and readiness for any potential emergencies. The USACE implements risk management measures by closely monitoring the dam's condition, engaging with local emergency managers, and updating emergency action plans to mitigate risks and protect surrounding communities from dam-related inundation.
In the face of unpredictable weather events and varying water levels, the Salamonie Dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts of the US Army Corps of Engineers to safeguard water resources and mitigate flood risks. With a commitment to proactive risk management and public engagement, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts.
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 - Lancaster Levee And Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salamonie River Near Warren | 1,220 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Huntington | 328 cfs | → |
| Mississinewa River At Marion | 2,310 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Wabash | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Bluffton | 972 cfs | → |
| Wabash River Near Bluffton Indiana | -999,999 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salamonie Dam - Lancaster Levee And Dike.
Boat launches
- South 700 West 5688, Andrews
- Bloodroot Trail, Andrews
- Huntington County
- Tree Trail, Andrews
- County Road 250 South 6324-6398, Lagro
- Knight Road, Lagro
Campgrounds
- Mt. Etna State Rec Area
- Salamonie State Lake - Lost Bridge West Sra
- Lost Bridge State Rec Area - Salamonie Lake
- Kil-So-Quah - J. Edward Roush Lake
- Lake Clare Park Camp
- Wabash River Camp
Fishing spots
Track Salamonie Dam - Lancaster Levee And Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Salamonie Dam - Lancaster Levee And Dike
Where does the data for Salamonie Dam - Lancaster Levee And Dike 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 Salamonie Dam - Lancaster Levee And Dike.