Bray Lake Dam dam
Bray Lake Dam
Bray Lake Dam, located in Morgan County, Indiana, was completed in 1965 with a primary purpose of recreation. The earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and stretches 360 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 5.04 acres and drains an area of 0.21 square miles.
Despite its recreational benefits, Bray Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of 2001. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in 2004, with a frequency of inspections listed as zero. The dam lacks an emergency action plan and updated contact information for emergency situations, raising concerns about its safety and preparedness for potential risks.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Bray Lake Dam intriguing due to its historical significance and potential impact on the local ecosystem. The dam's condition assessment and hazard potential highlight the need for increased monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and the protection of the surrounding environment. As a private-owned structure, it is essential for responsible ownership and oversight to address any potential risks and ensure the long-term sustainability of the dam and its recreational benefits.
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 Bray Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Lick Creek At Mooresville | 3,090 cfs | → |
| White River Near Centerton | 9,600 cfs | → |
| Little Buck Creek Near Indianapolis | 11 cfs | → |
| White R. At Stout Gen. Stn. At Indianapolis | 4,830 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek At Indianapolis | 2,290 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek Below Reservoir At Indianapolis | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bray Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
- North White River Parkway East Drive 2483, Riverside
- Small Mouth Run Trail Hendricks County
- Fall Creek Parkway Trail Indianapolis
- White River Boat Ramp
- Lake Shore Drive Owen County
Track Bray 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 Bray Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bray 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 Bray Lake Dam.