Schori Lake Dam dam
Schori Lake Dam
Schori Lake Dam in Marshall, Indiana, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1970 primarily for recreational purposes. With a height of 18 feet and a length of 460 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 10.61 acres for water-based activities. The dam's low hazard potential and "Not Rated" condition assessment suggest that it is structurally sound and safe for public use.
Located within the Detroit District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Schori Lake Dam offers an idyllic setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water recreation activities. The dam's proximity to the city and easy accessibility make it an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and other leisure activities. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam's design and construction meet safety standards, ensuring the protection of the surrounding environment and community.
As a key feature in the region's water resource infrastructure, Schori Lake Dam plays a vital role in providing recreational opportunities while maintaining safety and environmental integrity. Its serene surroundings and peaceful atmosphere make it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, emphasizing the importance of sustainable management and stewardship of water resources in the face of climate change 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 Schori Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River At Plymouth | 211 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Knox | 386 cfs | → |
| Tippecanoe River Near Ora | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Kankakee River At Davis | 561 cfs | → |
| Tippecanoe River At Winamac | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Kankakee River At Dunns Bridge | 1,390 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schori Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- South Lake Drive 20943, Walkerton
- Lake Maxinkuckee Public Access
- Lake Of The Woods Public Access
- County Road 215 East 2763-2797, Winamac
- Primrose Road, North Liberty
- W 100 N Starke County
Campgrounds
- Hidden Lake Paradise Camp Grnd
- Bass Lake State Beach
- Tippecanoe River State Park
- Potato Creek State Park
- Pike Lake County Campground
- Kosciusko County Fairgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Schori Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Schori Lake Dam
Where does the data for Schori Lake 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 Schori Lake Dam.