Moses Lake Dam dam
Moses Lake Dam
Moses Lake Dam, also known as Dr. Robert Moses Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Greene County, Indiana. Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches 335 feet in length. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a surface area of 29.9 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 516 acre-feet. Situated on an unnamed tributary of Butcher Branch, the dam is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its low hazard potential, Moses Lake Dam is categorized as having a high risk level, indicating the need for effective risk management measures to be in place. The dam's condition assessment in 2009 rated it as fair, with the last inspection conducted in 2014. Although there are no spillways or outlet gates associated with the dam, it serves as a recreational attraction for visitors seeking outdoor activities in the area. As a significant feature in the Louisville District, the dam contributes to the local water resource management efforts and provides opportunities for water enthusiasts to enjoy the natural beauty of 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 Moses Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River At Newberry | 4,700 cfs | → |
| Eel River At Bowling Green | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Cataract | 200 cfs | → |
| Busseron Creek Near Carlisle | 165 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Shoals | 7,890 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Riverton Ind | 10,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moses Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- 625 North Greene County
- County Road 200 South, Dugger
- County Road 25 North, Dugger
- Greene County
- Goodman Road, Dugger
Campgrounds
- Sunset City Park
- Owen Putnam State Forest
- Crane Mwr Military
- Res 26 - Greene - Sullivan State Forest
- Area 3
- Area 2
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About Moses Lake Dam
Where does the data for Moses 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 Moses Lake Dam.