Moser Lake Dam dam
Moser Lake Dam
Moser Lake Dam, located in Wells County, Indiana, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1960 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 373 acre-feet. With a surface area of 25 acres and a drainage area of 4.4 square miles, the dam regulates the flow of the Hunter Drain stream.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2015 was deemed unsatisfactory, indicating a need for maintenance or repairs to ensure its long-term safety and functionality. The dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, making it crucial for regular inspections and enforcement by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to prevent any potential risks. Additionally, the high risk assessment rating of 2 underscores the importance of implementing effective risk management measures to mitigate any potential threats to the dam and surrounding area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Moser Lake Dam can appreciate its role in providing recreational opportunities while also recognizing the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety of the structure and the community it serves. As a state-regulated dam, it is essential for stakeholders to remain vigilant in upholding regulatory standards and implementing measures to address any identified risks to ensure the long-term sustainability of the dam and its surrounding environment.
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 Moser Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Marys River Near Fort Wayne | 187 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Bluffton | 154 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Huntington | 54 cfs | → |
| Wabash River Near Bluffton Indiana | -999,999 cfs | → |
| Maumee River At Fort Wayne | 412 cfs | → |
| St. Marys River At Decatur | 138 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moser Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Huntington County
- Mayhew Road 8946, Allen County
- South 700 West 5688, Andrews
- Bloodroot Trail, Andrews
- Tree Trail, Andrews
- Knight Road, Lagro
Campgrounds
- Kil-So-Quah - J. Edward Roush Lake
- Ouabache State Park
- Lake Clare Park Camp
- Johnny Appleseed Park
- Mt. Etna State Rec Area
- Salamonie State Lake - Lost Bridge West Sra
Fishing spots
Track Moser Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Moser Lake Dam
Where does the data for Moser 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 Moser Lake Dam.