Lime Ridge Dam dam
Lime Ridge Dam
Located in Floyd, Indiana, Lime Ridge Dam stands as a testament to both engineering prowess and the importance of water resource management. Built in 1964 with a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 600 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 293 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 75 acre-feet, Lime Ridge Dam serves as a crucial water source for the surrounding area.
Despite its age, Lime Ridge Dam boasts a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2016. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1530 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in flood control and water supply management for the region. While not under state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities and support the local ecosystem.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Lime Ridge Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human intervention and natural systems. With its strategic location and design, the dam stands as a symbol of responsible water resource management and the importance of maintaining critical infrastructure for future generations. Whether for recreation or flood control, Lime Ridge Dam plays a crucial role in the overall water resource ecosystem of the area.
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 Lime Ridge Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blue River At Fredericksburg | 216 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 169 cfs | → |
| West Fork Blue River At Salem | 9 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near White Cloud | 616 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Cutoff Near Louisville | 0 cfs | → |
| M Fk Beargrass Cr At Lexington Rd At Louisville | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lime Ridge Dam.
Boat launches
- Ohio River Greenway 100-598, New Albany
- North 27th Street Louisville
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
- West Main Street 106, Milltown
- Greenwood Road 8203, Louisville
- North Elk Creek Road 3477-3501, Scottsburg
Campgrounds
- Buffalo Trace Co Park
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- Deam Lake Campground
- Clark State Forest
- Charlestown State Park
- Obannon Woods State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
Track Lime Ridge Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lime Ridge Dam
Where does the data for Lime Ridge 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 Lime Ridge Dam.