Malott Lake Dam dam
Malott Lake Dam
Malott Lake Dam, also known as Schnier Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Bartholomew County, Indiana. The dam, situated on Brush Creek, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 10 acres and a storage capacity of 14 acre-feet. With a height of 10 feet and a length of 275 feet, the dam is classified as an earth structure, providing a serene backdrop for outdoor activities in the area.
Despite its recreational value, Malott Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment. The last inspection in 2018 revealed the need for improvements, and the dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. With a high-risk classification, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures need to be carefully reviewed and updated to ensure public safety in case of any unforeseen events.
The presence of Malott Lake Dam enriches the local environment, offering a peaceful retreat for water and climate enthusiasts. However, its maintenance and risk management aspects require attention to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the continued enjoyment of the recreational opportunities it provides. With proper oversight and improvements, Malott Lake Dam can continue to be a valuable asset for the community while safeguarding against any potential risks.
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 Malott Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Haw Creek Near Clifford | 556 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Columbus | 3,690 cfs | → |
| Clifty Creek At Hartsville | 234 cfs | → |
| Flatrock River At Columbus | 691 cfs | → |
| Driftwood River Near Edinburgh Ind | 3,870 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Seymour Ind | 2,630 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Malott Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- North State Route 7 9340, Elizabethtown
- Water Street 300-498, Columbus
- East 800 South 5449-5899, Columbus
- County Road 550 North Bartholomew County
- County Road North 325 West 4311, Bartholomew County
- Tannehill Road Bartholomew County
Campgrounds
- Heflen Co Park
- Irwin City Park
- Muscatatuck
- Camp Atterbury Military
- Happy Hollow’S Children Camp
- Johnson County Park
Paddle runs
Track Malott Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Malott Lake Dam
Where does the data for Malott 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 Significant 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 Malott Lake Dam.