Brookville Dam dam
Brookville Dam
Brookville Dam, also known as Brookville Lake, is a Federal-owned structure located in Franklin, Indiana, along the East Fork of Whitewater River. Completed in 1974, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 181 feet and has a hydraulic height of 147 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 359,600 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, while also serving purposes of recreation and water supply.
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Brookville Dam poses a high hazard potential and undergoes regular inspections and risk assessments to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with measures in place to manage flood risks and coordinate emergency response efforts. The USACE continuously monitors and maintains the dam to mitigate risks associated with potential dam failures and severe weather events that may impact water levels in the area.
In addition to flood risk reduction, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and protecting downstream areas. Through diligent risk management measures and collaboration with local emergency managers, the USACE ensures the safety and functionality of Brookville Dam while promoting public awareness and preparedness for potential dam-related emergencies.
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 Brookville Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whitewater River At Brookville | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Whitewater River Near Alpine | 424 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Abington | 168 cfs | → |
| Sevenmile Creek At Camden Oh | 55 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Hamilton Oh | 2,220 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Richmond | 84 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brookville Dam.
Boat launches
- Bonwell Hill Road 10064, Brookville
- Garr Hill Boat Ramp
- Fairfield Boat Ramp
- Egypt Hollow Boat Ramp
- Hanna Creek Boat Ramp
- Dunlapsville Ramp Union County
Campgrounds
- Brookville Lake
- Franklin County Park
- Mounds State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Quakertown State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Governor Bebb Preserve
- Miami Whitewater Forest
Fishing spots
Track Brookville Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brookville Dam
Where does the data for Brookville 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 Brookville Dam.