Lake Lemon Dam dam
Lake Lemon Dam
Lake Lemon Dam, located in Monroe, Indiana, stands as a vital structure for water supply and recreation purposes. Completed in 1952, this earth dam spans 660 feet in length and reaches a height of 51 feet, with a storage capacity of 45,700 acre-feet. Situated on Beanblossom Creek, the dam's spillway, measuring 329 feet wide, helps manage a maximum discharge of 33,500 cubic feet per second.
Maintained by local government authorities and regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Lake Lemon Dam boasts a satisfactory condition assessment with a high hazard potential. Despite its age, the dam remains structurally sound and meets safety guidelines. The surrounding area covers 70.9 square miles, offering a surface area of 1,650 acres for recreational activities, making it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Lake Lemon Dam continues to play a crucial role in water management for the region. Its strategic location and efficient design by HARZA Engineering ensure the safety of nearby communities and the preservation of the water supply. As a focal point for both local residents and visitors, the dam serves as a testament to effective infrastructure planning and management in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Lake Lemon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 2,890 cfs | → |
| White River Near Centerton | 9,200 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 2,480 cfs | → |
| White Lick Creek At Mooresville | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 4,340 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 9,520 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Lemon Dam.
Boat launches
- East Stipp Road Monroe County
- Monroe County
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
- County Road 550 South 3427, Franklin
- South Mauxferry Road Johnson County
- Bartholomew County
Campgrounds
- Mason Ridge Camping Area
- Morgan - Monroe State Forest
- Oak Ridge Camping Area
- Yellowwood State Forest
- Mason Ridge - Morgan Monroe State Forest
- Horseman's Camp
Track Lake Lemon Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Lemon Dam
Where does the data for Lake Lemon 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 Lake Lemon Dam.