Sundance Lake Dam dam
Sundance Lake Dam
Sundance Lake Dam, located in Brown, Indiana, was completed in 1993 for the primary purpose of recreation. This Federal-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 400 feet, providing a surface area of 5 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. With a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, the dam is designed to withstand a maximum discharge of 280 cubic feet per second, ensuring water resource management and safety.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Sundance Lake Dam is rated in fair condition as of its last inspection in 2005. The dam is situated in a picturesque natural setting, surrounded by rock foundations and serving as a vital recreational resource in the area. While not currently regulated or inspected by the state, the dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
Water and climate enthusiasts are drawn to Sundance Lake Dam for its scenic beauty and the opportunities it offers for outdoor activities. With its modest size and capacity, the dam exemplifies the balance between human enjoyment and environmental conservation. As discussions around water resource management and climate change continue, Sundance Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable practices in maintaining and preserving our natural resources for future generations to enjoy.
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 Sundance Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Salt Creek At Nashville | 41 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Seymour Ind | 2,760 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 605 cfs | → |
| Haw Creek Near Clifford | 28 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 1,120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sundance Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Bartholomew County
- Indiana 258 5748, Seymour
- North County Road 760 East 7248, Seymour
- Boat Ramp Access Jackson County
- East 800 South 5449-5899, Columbus
- Water Street 300-498, Columbus
Campgrounds
- Happy Hollow’S Children Camp
- Brown County State Park
- Hickory Ridge Horse Camp
- Horseman's Camp
- Yellowwood State Forest
- Jackson - Washington State Forest
Track Sundance Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sundance Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sundance 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 Sundance Lake Dam.