Leland Boren Dam dam
Leland Boren Dam
Leland Boren Dam, located in Grant County, Indiana, is a private-owned structure with a primary dam type of Earth. Standing at a height of 17 feet, it has a structural height of 19 feet and a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. The dam, built by the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, serves a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition as of yet. The last inspection of the dam took place in December 1997, with an inspection frequency of 0.
Despite not being regulated by the state or having a state jurisdiction, Leland Boren Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. With a surface area of 7.4 acres and a drainage area of 0, the dam contributes to flood control and water supply for the region. While it has not been modified in recent years, the dam continues to function effectively in its role, providing essential services to the local community.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Leland Boren Dam presents an interesting case study of a privately-owned structure that plays a significant role in managing water resources in Indiana. With its low hazard potential and unregulated state status, the dam highlights the importance of private ownership in ensuring water security and flood protection for local communities. As efforts to assess and manage the condition of the dam continue, it serves as a reminder of the vital role that infrastructure plays in supporting sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Leland Boren Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississinewa River At Marion | 231 cfs | → |
| White River At Muncie | 101 cfs | → |
| Pipe Creek At Frankton | 33 cfs | → |
| Salamonie River Near Warren | 66 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Near Jerome | 45 cfs | → |
| White River At Anderson | 277 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leland Boren Dam.
Boat launches
- 4th Street 100-154, Fairmount
- Prairie Creek Boat Ramp
- South 700 West 5688, Andrews
- Rayl Street, Anderson
- Bloodroot Trail, Andrews
- Tree Trail, Andrews
Track Leland Boren Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Leland Boren Dam
Where does the data for Leland Boren 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 Leland Boren Dam.