Stucker Fork Dam No. 4 dam
Stucker Fork Dam No. 4
Stucker Fork Dam No. 4 in Scott, Indiana, is a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along the Hog Creek, completed in 1970 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This earth dam stands at 34 feet in height, with a length of 850 feet and a storage capacity of 1749 acre-feet. While it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam is deemed to have a significant hazard potential and is currently in poor condition as assessed in January 2013.
Despite its poor condition and moderate risk rating, Stucker Fork Dam No. 4 has not been modified or inspected since April 2016. Its emergency action plan status and adherence to guidelines remain unclear, raising concerns about its ability to effectively manage potential risks in case of a flood event. With a maximum discharge capacity of 8319 cubic feet per second, the dam's structural integrity and maintenance are paramount to ensure the safety of the surrounding community in Scottsburg.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the critical role of Stucker Fork Dam No. 4 in flood risk reduction efforts along the Hog Creek is essential. Monitoring its condition, emergency preparedness, and risk management measures are crucial to safeguarding the community and the environment from potential flooding events. Collaboration between local government agencies, the USDA NRCS, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is imperative to address the dam's structural concerns and ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks 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 Stucker Fork Dam No. 4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muscatatuck River Near Deputy | 130 cfs | → |
| Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River At Vernon | 73 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 169 cfs | → |
| Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen | 136 cfs | → |
| Indian-Kentuck Creek Nr Canaan | 4 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Seymour Ind | 2,440 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stucker Fork Dam No. 4.
Boat launches
- West Blake Road 15976, Deputy
- Milton Boat Ramp
- Bell Street Bethlehem
- Indiana 3 3585, North Vernon
- North Elk Creek Road 3477-3501, Scottsburg
- Westport Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Campground Gatehouse
- Hardy Lake State Rec Area
- Clifty Falls State Park
- Madison City Park
- Charlestown State Park
- Clark State Forest
Track Stucker Fork Dam No. 4 in the Snoflo app
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About Stucker Fork Dam No. 4
Where does the data for Stucker Fork Dam No. 4 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 Significant 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 Stucker Fork Dam No. 4.