Cameron Lake Dam dam
Cameron Lake Dam
Cameron Lake Dam, located in Johnson County, Indiana, is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in the recreation industry. Sitting on Indian Creek, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at 32 feet tall and stretches 260 feet in length, providing storage for up to 73 acre-feet of water. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor, with the last inspection in October 2020 revealing areas in need of improvement.
While the dam's primary purpose is for recreation, its significance extends to the surrounding community and environmental landscape. With a surface area of 4.5 acres and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, Cameron Lake Dam contributes to the conservation of water resources in the region. However, its condition assessment raises concerns about its long-term sustainability and the potential risks associated with its operation. As climate change continues to impact water resources, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of structures like Cameron Lake Dam becomes increasingly important for both local residents and the environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and advocate for the maintenance and improvement of infrastructure like Cameron Lake Dam. By staying informed about its condition, inspection frequency, and risk assessment, stakeholders can work towards implementing necessary risk management measures to enhance its performance and minimize potential hazards. With a moderate risk classification and a history of poor condition, proactive measures are essential to safeguard this vital water resource and ensure its continued contribution to the community and ecosystem.
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 Cameron Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 101 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 295 cfs | → |
| Youngs Creek Near Edinburgh Ind | 75 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 995 cfs | → |
| White River Near Centerton | 1,830 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 501 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cameron Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 550 South 3427, Franklin
- South Mauxferry Road Johnson County
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
- River Road Johnson County
- Us 31 Edinburgh
Campgrounds
- Mason Ridge - Morgan Monroe State Forest
- Johnson County Park
- Oak Ridge Camping Area
- Camp Atterbury Military
- Morgan - Monroe State Forest
- Mason Ridge Camping Area
Paddle runs
Track Cameron Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cameron Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cameron 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 Cameron Lake Dam.