Marvin Morgan Dam dam
Marvin Morgan Dam
Marvin Morgan Dam, located in Noble, Indiana, was completed in 1973 and stands at a height of 18 feet with a length of 400 feet. This earth dam serves multiple purposes, including flood control and water storage, with a maximum capacity of 101 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated, and it is classified as having a high hazard potential.
The dam's primary owner is listed as private, and it falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Indiana. With no state regulation, inspection, or enforcement in place, the responsibility for the dam's upkeep and safety likely falls on the private owner. It is situated within the Chicago District of the USACE, with Congressional District 03, Indiana, overseeing its federal interests.
Despite the lack of recent inspection data, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Marvin Morgan Dam an intriguing subject for further study. Its location, design, and purpose offer a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure and environmental management in the state of Indiana.
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 Marvin Morgan Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nb Elkhart River At Cosperville | 153 cfs | → |
| Tippecanoe River At North Webster | 35 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At 18th Street At Auburn | 43 cfs | → |
| Tippecanoe River At Oswego | 96 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedarville | 163 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Nr Angola | 90 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marvin Morgan Dam.
Boat launches
- 4 Noble County
- North 125 West 9707-9787, Rome City
- Lake Street 432-454, Kendallville
- South Woodstrail Road Dr-57 5609, Albion
- West Lakeshore Dr-57 3511, Columbia City
- South Lakeshore Drive 501-699, Kimmell
Campgrounds
- Hidden Diamonds City Park
- Chain Olakes State Park
- Bixler Lake City Campground
- Harper Lake Campsite
- Pigeon River State Fish And Wildlife Area
- Elkhart County Fairgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Marvin Morgan Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Marvin Morgan Dam
Where does the data for Marvin Morgan 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 High 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 Marvin Morgan Dam.