Woodland Lake dam
Woodland Lake
Woodland Lake in Brown County, Indiana, is a privately owned reservoir primarily used for recreation. The dam, constructed in 1950, stands at 32 feet high and spans 590 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 238 acre-feet of water, the lake covers an area of 17 acres and is fed by an unnamed tributary of Beanblossom Creek.
Despite its low hazard potential, Woodland Lake has been assessed to be in poor condition, with a risk assessment rating of high (2). The last inspection in 2017 revealed the need for improvements, but the dam is still regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. While the lake currently does not have a spillway, emergency action plans and inundation maps have not been prepared, raising concerns about the management of potential risks in case of a breach.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Woodland Lake presents a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of recreational use and dam safety. With its picturesque setting and potential risks, the lake serves as a case study for the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness in managing water resources. As efforts are made to address the poor condition of the dam, stakeholders can work towards ensuring the long-term sustainability and safety of this beloved recreational spot.
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 Woodland Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 2,890 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 9,520 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 4,340 cfs | → |
| Youngs Creek Near Edinburgh Ind | 1,480 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 3,500 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 Woodland Lake.
Boat launches
- County Road 550 South 3427, Franklin
- South Mauxferry Road Johnson County
- Tannehill Road Bartholomew County
- River Road Johnson County
- County Road North 325 West 4311, Bartholomew County
- Us 31 Edinburgh
Campgrounds
- Brown County State Park
- Yellowwood State Forest
- Horseman's Camp
- Happy Hollow’S Children Camp
- Mason Ridge - Morgan Monroe State Forest
- Camp Atterbury Military
Track Woodland Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Woodland Lake
Where does the data for Woodland Lake 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 Woodland Lake.