Borror Lake Dam dam
Borror Lake Dam
Borror Lake Dam, located in Steuben, Indiana, was completed in 1984 and serves as a vital structure for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 690 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1,010 acre-feet of water. Situated on an unnamed tributary of the West Branch Fish Creek, the dam offers a surface area of 82 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy various activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Borror Lake Dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and improvements. The last inspection in 2018 highlighted the dam's risk assessment as high, with a designated score of 2. While the dam currently has no spillway or outlet gates, its management and operation fall under private ownership, with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources overseeing state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols. The dam's location within the Chicago District underscores its significance for water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As a key infrastructure for water recreation in Indiana, Borror Lake Dam presents opportunities for both leisure and conservation initiatives. With its strategic positioning and storage capacity, the dam contributes to the sustainability of local water resources while offering a picturesque setting for outdoor activities. Continued monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the safety and longevity of Borror Lake Dam, signifying the importance of proactive risk management strategies in safeguarding water facilities and enhancing climate resilience in the area.
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 Borror Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Creek At Hamilton | 24 cfs | → |
| West Branch St. Joseph River Nr Nettle Lake | 82 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Nr Angola | 100 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River Near Newville | 429 cfs | → |
| South Branch Hog Creek Near Allen | 52 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Tributary To Lost Creek Near Farmers Oh | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Borror Lake Dam.
Track Borror Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Borror Lake Dam
Where does the data for Borror 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 Borror Lake Dam.