Leonard Spring Dam dam
Leonard Spring Dam
Leonard Spring Dam, located in Monroe, Indiana, is an Earth dam with a height of 35 feet and a storage capacity of 490 acre-feet. Though the dam was completed in an unspecified year, its last inspection dates back to January 1962, indicating a potential need for further assessment and maintenance. With a high hazard potential and no current condition rating, it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to keep a close eye on the safety and integrity of this structure.
Despite not being state-regulated or permitted, Leonard Spring Dam poses a significant risk due to its outdated inspection date and lack of condition assessment. With a surface area of 28 acres and a drainage area of 0, the dam is situated in an area where its failure could have far-reaching consequences. Climate change and extreme weather events further emphasize the importance of ensuring the resilience and safety of critical infrastructure such as Leonard Spring Dam.
As advocates for water resource management and climate resilience, it is imperative to push for updated inspections, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness measures for Leonard Spring Dam. By staying informed and engaged with the state agencies responsible for overseeing dam safety, enthusiasts can help mitigate potential hazards and safeguard communities and ecosystems downstream of this important water management structure in Indiana.
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 Leonard Spring Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 2,890 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 2,480 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River Near Bedford | 12,500 cfs | → |
| White River At Newberry | 23,000 cfs | → |
| White River Near Centerton | 9,200 cfs | → |
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 3,610 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leonard Spring Dam.
Boat launches
- East Stipp Road Monroe County
- Monroe County
- Brann Road Owen County
- Ten High Drive Owen County
- Lake Shore Drive Owen County
- Bartholomew County
Campgrounds
- Tent Area B
- Tent Area D
- Paynetown State Rec Area - Monroe Lake
- Tent Area C
- Tent Area E
- Primitive Campground
Track Leonard Spring Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Leonard Spring Dam
Where does the data for Leonard Spring 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 Leonard Spring Dam.