Kivett Lake Dam dam
Kivett Lake Dam
Kivett Lake Dam, located in Morgan County, Indiana, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. Completed in 1969, this private-owned earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a tranquil retreat amid the beauty of nature. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 400 feet, the dam provides vital storage of 98 acre-feet, ensuring water availability for various activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Kivett Lake Dam has been assessed as unsatisfactory in condition, underscoring the need for ongoing maintenance and monitoring. The dam overlooks the picturesque White River and covers a surface area of 8.63 acres, contributing to the local ecosystem and providing a habitat for diverse wildlife. The dam's high risk assessment rating further emphasizes the importance of proactive risk management measures to safeguard its structural integrity and surrounding environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of infrastructure like Kivett Lake Dam is crucial in promoting sustainable practices and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. With state regulation, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam serves as a vital component in the region's water management system, highlighting the intersection of human development and natural resource conservation.
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 Kivett Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River Near Centerton | 9,600 cfs | → |
| White Lick Creek At Mooresville | 3,090 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 2,500 cfs | → |
| Little Buck Creek Near Indianapolis | 11 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek Near Bainbridge | 79 cfs | → |
| White R. At Stout Gen. Stn. At Indianapolis | 4,830 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kivett Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
- Lake Shore Drive Owen County
- Brann Road Owen County
- Ten High Drive Owen County
- Small Mouth Run Trail Hendricks County
- North White River Parkway East Drive 2483, Riverside
Track Kivett Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Kivett Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kivett 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 Kivett Lake Dam.