Champion Acres Lake Dam dam
Champion Acres Lake Dam
Champion Acres Lake Dam, located in Metamora, Indiana, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1976 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 23.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 21 feet, impounding an unnamed tributary of Sanes Creek. With a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.1 acres, the dam offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Champion Acres Lake Dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition, with the last assessment conducted in January 2012. The dam is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections, with the last inspection taking place in December 2017. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with outlet gates for controlled release of water. The risk assessment for the dam indicates a high risk level (2), highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
With its picturesque location and recreational offerings, Champion Acres Lake Dam serves as a valuable resource for the local community and visitors alike. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to stay informed about the condition of dams like Champion Acres Lake Dam to help mitigate risks and protect these essential water infrastructure assets for future generations to enjoy.
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 Champion Acres Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whitewater River Near Alpine | 6,020 cfs | → |
| Whitewater River At Brookville | 9,940 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At St. Paul | 3,800 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Abington | 2,690 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Richmond | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Big Blue River At Shelbyville | 3,070 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Champion Acres Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Egypt Hollow Boat Ramp
- Fairfield Boat Ramp
- Hanna Creek Boat Ramp
- Bonwell Hill Road 10064, Brookville
- Dunlapsville Ramp Union County
- Garr Hill Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Quakertown State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Franklin County Park
- Brookville Lake
- Mounds State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Governor Bebb Preserve
- Campground A
Fishing spots
Track Champion Acres Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Champion Acres Lake Dam
Where does the data for Champion Acres 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 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 Champion Acres Lake Dam.