Simonton Lake Near Elkhart reservoir
Simonton Lake Near Elkhart
Simonton Lake is located near Elkhart, Indiana and is a popular recreational spot for residents and visitors alike. The lake was created in the early 1900s by damming up the nearby Christiana Creek. The lake covers an area of 289 acres and has a maximum depth of 33 feet. Hydrologically, the lake is fed by several small streams and creeks, and its outflow leads to the St. Joseph River. In terms of surface flow, the lake is primarily supplied by runoff from nearby urban and agricultural areas. In the winter months, the lake is also fed by snowpack runoff. The lake is used for boating, fishing, and swimming, and the surrounding area features numerous picnic spots and public parks. Overall, Simonton Lake is an important part of the Indiana landscape, providing both recreational opportunities and ecological benefits.
Daily levels at Simonton Lake Near Elkhart
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Simonton Lake Near Elkhart -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph River At Elkhart | 4,020 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River At Mottville | 2,550 cfs | → |
| Elkhart River At Goshen | 594 cfs | → |
| Juday Creek Near South Bend | 17 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River At Niles | 4,410 cfs | → |
| Dowagiac River At Sumnerville | 331 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Simonton Lake Near Elkhart.
Boat launches
- North Channel Parkway 68492, Mason Township
- Mcdonald Street 1098-1198, Elkhart
- Edgewater Boulevard 1215, Elkhart
- Galbrett Drive, Elkhart
- Calvin Township
- Diamond Lake, 1020 Acres, Cass County
Campgrounds
- Wood Lake Scout Reservation
- Elkhart County Fairgrounds
- Elkhart Co. / Middlebury Koa Holiday
- Shamrock Park
- Camp Betz
- Potato Creek State Park
Fishing spots
Track Simonton Lake Near Elkhart in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Simonton Lake Near Elkhart
Where does the data for Simonton Lake Near Elkhart come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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