Arthur Farmer Lake Dam dam
Arthur Farmer Lake Dam
Arthur Farmer Lake Dam, located in Morgan County, Indiana, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. The earth dam stands at a height of 19.9 feet and has a length of 640 feet, providing a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam has not been inspected since December 1994.
While the dam serves as a recreational spot for locals, its outdated inspection records raise concerns about its safety and maintenance protocols. With no state regulation or enforcement in place, there is a lack of oversight on the dam's condition and potential risks. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for updated inspections and risk assessment to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
As advocates for water resource management and climate resilience, let us raise awareness about the importance of regular inspections and maintenance for structures like Arthur Farmer Lake Dam. By advocating for increased oversight and risk assessment measures, we can work towards safeguarding our water resources and communities from potential hazards and promoting sustainable practices for the future.
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 Arthur Farmer Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River Near Centerton | 9,200 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 2,480 cfs | → |
| White Lick Creek At Mooresville | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek Near Bainbridge | 15 cfs | → |
| Little Buck Creek Near Indianapolis | 11 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek Near Roachdale | 538 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Arthur Farmer Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
- Lake Shore Drive Owen County
- Brann Road Owen County
- Ten High Drive Owen County
- Small Mouth Run Trail Hendricks County
- East Stipp Road Monroe County
Track Arthur Farmer Lake 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 Arthur Farmer Lake Dam
Where does the data for Arthur Farmer 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 Arthur Farmer Lake Dam.