Munk Lake Dam dam
Munk Lake Dam
Munk Lake Dam, located in Clark County, Indiana, was completed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS and serves primarily for recreational purposes. This private earth dam stands at 38 feet high with a hydraulic height of 54 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2006 revealed poor conditions, indicating potential maintenance needs to ensure its long-term safety and functionality.
Situated on Silver Creek-offstream, Munk Lake Dam has a surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 0. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 197 cubic feet per second, with no designated spillway type or outlet gates. With a relatively low risk profile and no state regulatory oversight, the dam's last inspection in 2018 highlighted the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential safety risks and ensure its continued recreational value for the local community.
As a key feature in the Louisville District's water resource infrastructure, Munk Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of private stewardship in managing and maintaining crucial water resources. With its historical significance dating back to 1970, this earth dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human recreation and environmental conservation in the face of changing climate patterns. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the unique challenges and opportunities presented by Munk Lake Dam in the broader context of sustainable water management practices.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Munk Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 200 cfs | → |
| Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen | 136 cfs | → |
| Little Goose Creek Near Harrods Creek | 48 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Us Hwy 42 Near Glenview Acres | 7 cfs | → |
| Muddy Fk At Mockingbird Valley Rd At Louisville | 11 cfs | → |
| Muscatatuck River Near Deputy | 579 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Munk Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
- North Elk Creek Road 3477-3501, Scottsburg
- Westport Park Boat Ramp
- Bell Street Bethlehem
- West Blake Road 15976, Deputy
- Harrison Avenue 1021, Clarksville
Campgrounds
- Charlestown State Park
- Deam Lake Campground
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
- Clark State Forest
- Campground Gatehouse
- Hardy Lake State Rec Area
Paddle runs
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
Track Munk Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Munk Lake Dam
Where does the data for Munk 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 Munk Lake Dam.