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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Latest News
Preserving Our Precious Waters: Reducing Nonpoint Source Pollution
Runoff is water from rain or melted snow that flows over the land's surface into lakes. When that runoff carries contaminants with it, that’s known as nonpoint source pollution (NSP). NSP can come from everyday activities like spraying fertilizer on your garden or...
Preserving Our Precious Waters: 2024 Blog Series Intro
Lakes are vital ecosystems that support a diverse range of life and provide essential and recreational resources. For example, our lakes are home to native fish populations including Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike (pictured above), Pumpkinseed,...
Recent Rains Impact on Current Lake Levels
Turkey Creek DDCD has control actions in place to mitigate flooding on Wawasee, Syracuse and Papakeechie Lakes. As spring unfolds, and heavy rainfall continues, our lakes continue to receive runoff from surrounding areas. In response, we have opened the flood control...
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.
Upcoming Events
August 2024
August 2024 Board Meeting
August 2024 Board Meeting
October 2024
October 2024 Board Meeting
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