Mississinewa Beach Road Dam dam
Mississinewa Beach Road Dam
Mississinewa Beach Road Dam, located in Miami County, Indiana, serves as a key recreational site in the area. Built in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches for 780 feet, providing a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet. The dam overlooks an unnamed tributary of the Mississinewa River, offering a serene backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities like fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2013 indicated poor structural health, prompting a need for maintenance and repairs. The last inspection in 2018 highlighted the importance of regular monitoring and upkeep to ensure public safety and the longevity of the dam. With its uncontrolled spillway and a moderate risk assessment rating, stakeholders are encouraged to implement risk management measures to address any potential safety concerns and uphold the dam's functionality for future generations.
Mississinewa Beach Road Dam's picturesque location and recreational offerings make it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is crucial for state regulatory agencies like the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to oversee the dam's maintenance, inspections, and enforcement to uphold safety standards and protect the surrounding ecosystem. By staying proactive in risk management and investing in necessary upgrades, this dam can continue to serve as a valuable asset for the community while adapting to the evolving climate challenges.
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 Mississinewa Beach Road Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash River At Peru | 907 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Wabash | 487 cfs | → |
| Mississinewa River At Marion | 231 cfs | → |
| Eel River Near Logansport | 285 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Near Jerome | 45 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek At Kokomo | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mississinewa Beach Road Dam.
Boat launches
- South 625 E 4699, Miami County
- Miss Camp Ground 7 99, Miami County
- Wabash County
- Fire Lane Miami County
- Old Us 24 Miami County
Campgrounds
- Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area
- Wabash City Rv Park
- Wabash River Camp
- Lost Bridge State Rec Area - Salamonie Lake
- Salamonie State Lake - Lost Bridge West Sra
- Mt. Etna State Rec Area
Fishing spots
Track Mississinewa Beach Road Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Mississinewa Beach Road Dam
Where does the data for Mississinewa Beach Road 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 Mississinewa Beach Road Dam.