Ski Starlite Dam No. 1 Dam
Ski Starlite Dam No. 1
Ski Starlite Dam No. 1, located in Clark County, Indiana, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1980 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at 28 feet tall and spans 560 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with the last inspection in 2016 revealing maintenance issues that need to be addressed.
This dam, situated on an unnamed tributary of the Muddy Fork River, is regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. While it serves as a recreational site, the dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, posing potential risks in the event of a high-water scenario. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, there is a need for improved risk management measures and regular maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of Ski Starlite Dam No. 1 for both visitors and the surrounding environment.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and condition of dams will find Ski Starlite Dam No. 1 a compelling case study. Its unique design, history, and current state of disrepair present a challenge for stakeholders to address potential risks and ensure the continued safety and functionality of this recreational water resource. Monitoring and implementing necessary maintenance and upgrades will be crucial for protecting both the dam and the surrounding ecosystem in Clark County, Indiana.
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 Ski Starlite Dam No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 41 cfs | → |
| Muddy Fk At Mockingbird Valley Rd At Louisville | 3 cfs | → |
| Little Goose Creek Near Harrods Creek | 6 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Us Hwy 42 Near Glenview Acres | 435 cfs | → |
| M Fk Beargrass Cr At Lexington Rd At Louisville | 31 cfs | → |
| Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen | 579 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ski Starlite Dam No. 1.
Boat launches
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Fishing spots
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River runs
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About Ski Starlite Dam No. 1
Where does the data for Ski Starlite Dam No. 1 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 below 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.
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.