Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West dam
Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West
Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West, also known as Joseph Stanczyk Lake Dam "C", is a privately owned structure located in DeKalb, Indiana. Built in 1971 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 15.9 feet and spans 335 feet in length. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, with a storage capacity of 254 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 172 acre-feet.
Situated on an unnamed tributary of John Diehl Ditch, Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West poses a low hazard potential but has been assessed as being in poor condition as of 2016. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam has not undergone recent modifications or management measures. With a controlled spillway width of 32 feet and no outlet gates, the dam's last inspection in 2016 revealed the need for improvement. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the future of this dam warrants attention to ensure its continued safety and functionality for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Given its location in a regulated area with state oversight from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the dam's condition and risk assessment should be closely monitored. With proper maintenance and potential upgrades, Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West can continue to provide essential water management benefits while enhancing recreational opportunities in the region. As advocates for sustainable water resource management, it is crucial to prioritize the safety and integrity of dams like Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West to mitigate potential risks and secure the long-term resilience of our water infrastructure.
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 Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek At 18th Street At Auburn | 28 cfs | → |
| Pigeon Creek Nr Angola | 49 cfs | → |
| Fish Creek At Hamilton | 9 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedarville | 74 cfs | → |
| Nb Elkhart River At Cosperville | 88 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River Near Fort Wayne | 1,050 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West.
Boat launches
- Lake Street 432-454, Kendallville
- Fox Lake Road 1326-1428, Angola
- North 125 West 9707-9787, Rome City
- 4 Noble County
- County Road 63 Saint Joe
- Grabill Road 10943-10999, Leo-Cedarville
Campgrounds
- Bixler Lake City Campground
- Hidden Diamonds City Park
- Chain Olakes State Park
- Steuben County Park
- Pigeon River State Fish And Wildlife Area
- Pokagon State Park
Fishing spots
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About Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West
Where does the data for Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West 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 Grey Stone Lake Dam "C" West.