Kerrington Proper Dam dam
Kerrington Proper Dam
Kerrington Proper Dam, located in Johnson County, Indiana, was completed in 1974 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. This earth dam stands at 26 feet high and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along an unnamed tributary of Crooked Creek. With a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.4 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Kerrington Proper Dam has been assessed to be in poor condition as of June 2009. The dam's inspection frequency is set at 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in November 2014. The dam does not have outlet gates or a controlled spillway, making it an uncontrolled spillway type. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kerrington Proper Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure that plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the area. Its location, design, and purpose highlight the intersection of human infrastructure with natural water systems. As efforts continue to assess and manage the dam's condition and risk level, stakeholders in the region will need to consider the long-term sustainability and resilience of this important water resource management infrastructure.
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 Kerrington Proper Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Buck Creek Near Indianapolis | 11 cfs | → |
| White Lick Creek At Mooresville | 199 cfs | → |
| White River Near Centerton | 1,830 cfs | → |
| White R. At Stout Gen. Stn. At Indianapolis | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Lick Creek At Indianapolis | 6 cfs | → |
| White River At Indianapolis | 819 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kerrington Proper Dam.
Boat launches
- Henderson Ford Boat Ramp
- County Road 550 South 3427, Franklin
- South Mauxferry Road Johnson County
- River Road Johnson County
- Us 31 Edinburgh
- North White River Parkway East Drive 2483, Riverside
Track Kerrington Proper Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kerrington Proper Dam
Where does the data for Kerrington Proper 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 Kerrington Proper Dam.