Lake Mcgrayel (D.S.I.) Dam dam
Lake Mcgrayel (D.S.I.) Dam
Lake Mcgrayel (D.S.I.) Dam in Indiana is a private-owned structure with a dam height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. Located in Brown County, this earth dam has a normal storage of 14 acre-feet and a surface area of 1.6 acres. The dam's last inspection was conducted in September 1996, with its condition currently marked as "Not Rated" and its hazard potential as "Undetermined".
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Lake Mcgrayel (D.S.I.) Dam serves a crucial purpose in managing water resources in the area. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location, the dam plays a role in flood control, water supply, and recreational activities in the region. Although its condition assessment is pending and emergency preparedness details are not specified, the dam continues to be a key feature in the local water resource management landscape.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Mcgrayel (D.S.I.) Dam presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and management. Its design, construction, and operational details provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with maintaining critical water infrastructure. As efforts to assess and improve the dam's condition continue, it remains an essential component of the water ecosystem in Indiana, contributing to both environmental and human needs in the region.
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 Lake Mcgrayel (D.S.I.) Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 2,890 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 9,520 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 3,500 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 13,400 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Edinburgh | 4,340 cfs | → |
| Haw Creek Near Clifford | 915 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Mcgrayel (D.S.I.) Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road North 325 West 4311, Bartholomew County
- Tannehill Road Bartholomew County
- Bartholomew County
- Us 31 Edinburgh
- Water Street 300-498, Columbus
Campgrounds
- Happy Hollow’S Children Camp
- Heflen Co Park
- Camp Atterbury Military
- Johnson County Park
- Brown County State Park
- Irwin City Park
Track Lake Mcgrayel (D.S.I.) Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Mcgrayel (D.S.I.) Dam
Where does the data for Lake Mcgrayel (D.S.I.) 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 Lake Mcgrayel (D.S.I.) Dam.