Chupp Property Dam dam
Chupp Property Dam
The Chupp Property Dam, also known as the Goshen College Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Bristol, Indiana, within Cass County, Michigan. This dam, which is regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), serves as a vital component in the management of water resources in the area. With a height of 8.5 feet and a length of 195 feet, it provides essential control over the flow of a tributary to North Branch Trout Creek.
The primary purpose of the Chupp Property Dam is classified as "Other," with a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 10 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is subject to periodic inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and overall safety. In the event of an emergency, the dam's risk assessment is considered moderate, prompting the need for appropriate risk management measures to be in place.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Chupp Property Dam a fascinating structure that plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem. Its presence not only helps regulate water flow but also highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to mitigate potential risks and ensure sustainable water management practices.
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 Chupp Property Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph River At Mottville | 2,550 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River At Elkhart | 4,020 cfs | → |
| Pigeon River Near Scott | 345 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River At Three Rivers | 2,200 cfs | → |
| Elkhart River At Goshen | 594 cfs | → |
| Prairie River Near Nottawa | 118 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chupp Property Dam.
Boat launches
- Calvin Township
- County Line Road 59998, Newberg Township
- County Line Road Fabius Township
- Newberg Township
- North Channel Parkway 68492, Mason Township
- Shafer Brothers Road 58679, Fabius
Campgrounds
- Wood Lake Scout Reservation
- Elkhart Co. / Middlebury Koa Holiday
- Elkhart County Fairgrounds
- Nottawa Park
- Cade Lake County Park
- Shamrock Park
Fishing spots
Track Chupp Property 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 Chupp Property Dam
Where does the data for Chupp Property 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 Chupp Property Dam.