Stucker Fork Dam No. 5 dam
Stucker Fork Dam No. 5
Stucker Fork Dam No. 5, located in Scottsburg, Indiana, was completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the Woods Fork river. This earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and spans 1360 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 3374 acre-feet and a drainage area of 11.24 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated in fair condition and undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Stucker Fork Dam No. 5 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With a maximum discharge rate of 13567 cubic feet per second, this dam helps mitigate the risk of flooding and protects surrounding communities from potential water-related hazards. Additionally, its strategic location and design contribute to maintaining the normal storage capacity of 104 acre-feet and a surface area of 30 acres.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of Stucker Fork Dam No. 5 in safeguarding the local area from flooding events. With a designated purpose of flood risk reduction and a high-risk assessment rating, this dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure that requires ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. By understanding and appreciating the role of dams like Stucker Fork Dam No. 5, we can work towards sustainable water management practices and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Stucker Fork Dam No. 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muscatatuck River Near Deputy | 579 cfs | → |
| Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River At Vernon | 918 cfs | → |
| Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen | 136 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 200 cfs | → |
| Indian-Kentuck Creek Nr Canaan | 92 cfs | → |
| Little Goose Creek Near Harrods Creek | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stucker Fork Dam No. 5.
Boat launches
- West Blake Road 15976, Deputy
- Milton Boat Ramp
- Bell Street Bethlehem
- Westport Park Boat Ramp
- Indiana 3 3585, North Vernon
- North Elk Creek Road 3477-3501, Scottsburg
Campgrounds
- Campground Gatehouse
- Hardy Lake State Rec Area
- Clifty Falls State Park
- Madison City Park
- Charlestown State Park
- Deam Lake Campground
Track Stucker Fork Dam No. 5 in the Snoflo app
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About Stucker Fork Dam No. 5
Where does the data for Stucker Fork Dam No. 5 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 Stucker Fork Dam No. 5.