Young Lake Dam dam
Young Lake Dam
Young Lake Dam, located in Monroe, Indiana, was completed in 1996 and serves primarily for recreation purposes. This private-owned earthen dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a length of 345 feet, with a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. The dam overlooks a surface area of 10 acres and is situated in a drainage area of 1.13 square miles, making it an essential water resource in the region.
Despite its significant role in providing recreational opportunities and water storage, Young Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in January 2013. The dam lacks outlet gates and a controlled spillway, raising concerns about its safety and maintenance. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, stakeholders and regulators need to address the dam's condition to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the sustainability of the water resource in the area.
Given its critical function and the potential risks associated with its current condition, Young Lake Dam requires immediate attention and possible rehabilitation measures to mitigate the hazards it poses. Climate and water resource enthusiasts should monitor developments regarding the dam's maintenance and safety protocols to safeguard the environment and the local community from any potential disasters. With a focus on risk management and safety measures, stakeholders can work together to preserve this essential water resource for future generations.
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 Young Lake 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 Near Centerton | 9,200 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 9,520 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 13,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Young Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East Stipp Road Monroe County
- Monroe County
- Bartholomew County
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
- Boat Ramp Access Jackson County
- County Road North 325 West 4311, Bartholomew County
Campgrounds
- Paynetown State Rec Area - Monroe Lake
- Tent Area B
- Primitive Campground
- Tent Area D
- Tent Area C
- Tent Area E
Track Young Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Young Lake Dam
Where does the data for Young 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 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 Young Lake Dam.