Lake Maxinkuckee At Culver reservoir
Lake Maxinkuckee At Culver
Lake Maxinkuckee is the second-largest natural lake in Indiana, located in Culver. The lake has a rich history, with evidence of Native American settlements dating back over 1000 years. The lake also played a crucial role in the development of Culver Military Academy, serving as a training ground for naval cadets during World War II. Hydrologically, the lake is primarily fed by precipitation and runoff, with significant contributions from groundwater. The lake's watershed is primarily agricultural, with some residential and commercial development. Recreational activities on the lake include boating, fishing, and swimming. The lake is also popular for ice fishing during the winter months. The lake's surface flow is managed by a nearby dam, which helps maintain the lake's water levels. Snowpack in the area can also impact the lake's water levels, with heavy snowfall leading to increased runoff and potentially higher lake levels.
Daily levels at Lake Maxinkuckee At Culver
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
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 Lake Maxinkuckee At Culver -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe River Near Ora | 564 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Plymouth | 170 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Knox | 291 cfs | → |
| Tippecanoe River At Winamac | 683 cfs | → |
| Kankakee River At Davis | 718 cfs | → |
| Tippecanoe River At Buffalo | 1,030 cfs | → |
About Lake Maxinkuckee At Culver
Where does the data for Lake Maxinkuckee At Culver come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.