Beedy Lake Dam dam
Beedy Lake Dam
Beedy Lake Dam, located in Leo, Indiana, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 10 feet and stretching 330 feet in length, the dam creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated, it serves as a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing.
Despite being privately owned, Beedy Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Indiana and is not regulated or inspected by state agencies. The dam is situated on the TR-Alex Warner Ditch, contributing to a surface area of 17 acres and a drainage area of 0 acres. Although the last inspection took place in 1994, with an inspection frequency of 0, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and risk management measures remain unknown. With its picturesque setting and potential for outdoor recreation, Beedy Lake Dam is a significant landmark in Allen County that continues to draw water resource and climate enthusiasts to its tranquil waters.
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 Beedy Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Near Cedarville | 74 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River Near Fort Wayne | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At 18th Street At Auburn | 28 cfs | → |
| Maumee River At New Haven | 520 cfs | → |
| Maumee River At Fort Wayne | 412 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River Near Newville | 190 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beedy Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Grabill Road 10943-10999, Leo-Cedarville
- Mayhew Road 8946, Allen County
- County Road 63 Saint Joe
- Lake Street 432-454, Kendallville
- 4 Noble County
- South Woodstrail Road Dr-57 5609, Albion
Campgrounds
- Johnny Appleseed Park
- Bixler Lake City Campground
- Chain Olakes State Park
- Hidden Diamonds City Park
- Harper Lake Campsite
- Steuben County Park
Fishing spots
Track Beedy Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Beedy Lake Dam
Where does the data for Beedy 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 Undetermined 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 Beedy Lake Dam.