Stucker Fork Dam No. 9 dam
Stucker Fork Dam No. 9
Stucker Fork Dam No. 9, also known as Kruse Lake Dam, is a significant structure located in Scottsburg, Indiana, along the Newland Creek. Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 677 feet in length, serving primarily for flood risk reduction. Despite its age, the dam still stores a maximum of 1735 acre-feet of water, with a normal storage capacity of 221 acre-feet and a drainage area of 5.69 square miles.
With a spillway width of 200 feet and a maximum discharge rate of 6595 cubic feet per second, Stucker Fork Dam No. 9 is regulated and inspected by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. However, its current condition is assessed as poor, with a high hazard potential. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are yet to be fully developed, posing a moderate risk level. The surrounding 37-acre surface area provides opportunities for recreation, although maintenance and renovation efforts may be required to ensure its long-term functionality and safety for both flood protection and leisure activities.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change should take note of Stucker Fork Dam No. 9 as a crucial piece of infrastructure in Indiana's flood risk management system. Its historical significance, design features, and current condition present a compelling case for further examination and potential improvements to enhance its resilience in the face of evolving climate patterns and increasing water resource challenges. As discussions around dam safety and emergency preparedness continue, Stucker Fork Dam No. 9 stands as a reminder of the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events.
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. 9 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muscatatuck River Near Deputy | 3,850 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Sellersburg | 3,880 cfs | → |
| Harrods Creek At Highway 329 Nr Goshen | 136 cfs | → |
| Little Goose Creek Near Harrods Creek | 11 cfs | → |
| West Fork Blue River At Salem | 550 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek At Us Hwy 42 Near Glenview Acres | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stucker Fork Dam No. 9.
Boat launches
- West Blake Road 15976, Deputy
- North Elk Creek Road 3477-3501, Scottsburg
- Westport Park Boat Ramp
- Charlestown State Park Boat Ramp
- Bell Street Bethlehem
- Milton Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Campground Gatehouse
- Hardy Lake State Rec Area
- Charlestown State Park
- Deam Lake Campground
- Clark State Forest
- Deam Lake State Rec Area
Paddle runs
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
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About Stucker Fork Dam No. 9
Where does the data for Stucker Fork Dam No. 9 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 Stucker Fork Dam No. 9.