Bardonner Lake Dam dam
Bardonner Lake Dam
Bardonner Lake Dam, located in Brown County, Indiana, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1967, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 34 feet with a length of 200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Situated along an unnamed tributary of Bear Creek, the dam is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure public safety.
Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, Bardonner Lake Dam continues to attract water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its picturesque location and recreational opportunities. With a surface area of 6 acres and a maximum discharge of 108 cubic feet per second, the dam offers a tranquil setting for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Although lacking a spillway and outlet gates, the dam remains a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature.
While the dam's risk assessment indicates a high level of vulnerability, the surrounding area remains a haven for those who appreciate the beauty and serenity of natural water resources. As efforts are made to improve the dam's condition and emergency preparedness, Bardonner Lake Dam stands as a testament to the delicate balance between human enjoyment and environmental preservation in the face of 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 Bardonner Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 3,760 cfs | → |
| White River Near Centerton | 9,600 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 2,470 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 3,870 cfs | → |
| Youngs Creek Near Edinburgh Ind | 1,510 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 691 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bardonner Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
- County Road 550 South 3427, Franklin
- South Mauxferry Road Johnson County
- River Road Johnson County
- Us 31 Edinburgh
Campgrounds
- Mason Ridge - Morgan Monroe State Forest
- Oak Ridge Camping Area
- Morgan - Monroe State Forest
- Mason Ridge Camping Area
- Brown County State Park
- Yellowwood State Forest
Paddle runs
Track Bardonner Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bardonner Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bardonner 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 Significant 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 Bardonner Lake Dam.