Turkey Creek

Dam & Dike Conservancy District

Water Level Management for Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Lake, and Lake Papakeechie

About the District

The Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District was formed in 2021 to manage and maintain lake water level control structures affecting three lakes in Kosciusko County. These structures include the Huntington Street Dam and the proposed Dike improvements on the western edge of Lake Wawasee. These structures are crucial to maintaining water levels – keeping the area safe for activities and preserving the value of lakeside properties.

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Preserving our Precious Waters: New Water Gauge at Lake Syracuse

Preserving our Precious Waters: New Water Gauge at Lake Syracuse

We conclude this summer’s blog series with a story that reaches back over six decades. In the 1960s, a dam with gates and a spillway was constructed with a mechanical gauge to measure the lake’s level and operate the gate system. In 2007, the town manager reported...

Preserving our Precious Waters: Clean Marina and Boating

Preserving our Precious Waters: Clean Marina and Boating

Keeping our marina clean and responsible boating is essential for protecting our environment and to create a pleasant experience for all lake goers. Here are some tips on how we can do that: Proper Waste Disposal: Ensure that all trash, including plastics, fishing...

Labor Day Weekend Lake Conditions

Labor Day Weekend Lake Conditions

The Turkey Creek Dam & Dike Conservancy Team hopes everyone has a fun and safe Labor Day Weekend, ideally enjoying our precious waterways! According to Weather.com, we’re expecting Labor Day to be sunny and pleasant. For anyone driving up for the day or weekend, check...

Current Conditions

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About This Data

The data displayed above is the average of readings from meters installed at Dillon Creek, the Leeland Channel, and the Turkey Creek Inflow, and will include data from additional stations as they become available. Click here for more detail on individual site readings.

The established, or ideal, lake level for Syracuse Lake is 858.87 feet, elevation Sea Level Datum. Additional and historical data will be incorporated in the future.

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