Joe Stanczyk Lake Dam (South) dam
Joe Stanczyk Lake Dam (South)
Joe Stanczyk Lake Dam (South) in DeKalb, Indiana, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1983 for recreational purposes. This dam, managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, stands at 18.8 feet high and spans 225 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 254 acre-feet. Situated on an unnamed tributary of John Diehl Ditch, the dam is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of 2017, the dam poses a significant hazard potential due to its moderate risk assessment rating. With a spillway width of 36 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam has the capacity to discharge water in case of emergencies. While no outlet gates are present, the dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps remain unclear. The risk management measures and readiness for potential catastrophes are not explicitly outlined, raising questions about the dam's preparedness for emergencies.
As a crucial infrastructure for recreation in the region, Joe Stanczyk Lake Dam (South) serves as a focal point for water resource management and climate resilience efforts. Its presence highlights the intersection of human development with environmental stewardship, emphasizing the importance of proactive safety measures to mitigate risks and ensure the long-term sustainability of water resources in the area.
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 Joe Stanczyk Lake Dam (South) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek At 18th Street At Auburn | 28 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Nr Angola | 49 cfs | → |
| Fish Creek At Hamilton | 9 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedarville | 74 cfs | → |
| Nb Elkhart River At Cosperville | 88 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River Near Fort Wayne | 1,050 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Joe Stanczyk Lake Dam (South).
Boat launches
- Lake Street 432-454, Kendallville
- Fox Lake Road 1326-1428, Angola
- 4 Noble County
- North 125 West 9707-9787, Rome City
- County Road 63 Saint Joe
- Grabill Road 10943-10999, Leo-Cedarville
Campgrounds
- Bixler Lake City Campground
- Hidden Diamonds City Park
- Chain Olakes State Park
- Steuben County Park
- Pigeon River State Fish And Wildlife Area
- Pokagon State Park
Fishing spots
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About Joe Stanczyk Lake Dam (South)
Where does the data for Joe Stanczyk Lake Dam (South) 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 Joe Stanczyk Lake Dam (South).