Brookville Dam - Dunlapsville Levee dam
Brookville Dam - Dunlapsville Levee
Brookville Dam - Dunlapsville Levee, also known as Brookville Lake, is a Federal-owned structure in Indiana that was completed in 1974 by the US Army Corps of Engineers. This earth dam stands at a height of 46 feet and spans a length of 1518 feet along the East Fork of Whitewater River. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, with no spillway and a hazard potential rated as high.
The dam's risk management measures include continual monitoring of its condition, prioritizing activities to reduce risks, and collaborating with emergency managers and the public to raise awareness and preparedness for potential dam-related emergencies. Regular maintenance and repairs are conducted to ensure the dam's structural integrity and functionality. Despite the dam's efforts to manage flood risks, severe weather events and inconsistent water flow can still pose challenges, which may lead to controlled releases or issues at the dam.
Overall, Brookville Dam - Dunlapsville Levee plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region, with the US Army Corps of Engineers actively working to address potential threats and ensure the safety of the surrounding communities. More detailed information regarding the dam's risk assessment and management strategies will be provided in the future to enhance public understanding and readiness for any potential 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 - Dunlapsville Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whitewater River Near Alpine | 6,020 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Abington | 2,690 cfs | → |
| Whitewater River At Brookville | 9,940 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Richmond | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Sevenmile Creek At Camden Oh | 1,100 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Hamilton Oh | 12,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brookville Dam - Dunlapsville Levee.
Boat launches
- Dunlapsville Ramp Union County
- Whitewater Sp Ramp Union County
- Hanna Creek Boat Ramp
- Treaty Line Ramp Union County
- Egypt Hollow Boat Ramp
- Fairfield Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Quakertown State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Mounds State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Brookville Lake
- Franklin County Park
- Governor Bebb Preserve
- Woodland Trails Scout Reservation
Fishing spots
Track Brookville Dam - Dunlapsville Levee in the Snoflo app
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About Brookville Dam - Dunlapsville Levee
Where does the data for Brookville Dam - Dunlapsville Levee 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 - Dunlapsville Levee.