Black Hawk Lake At Lake View reservoir
Black Hawk Lake At Lake View
Black Hawk Lake is a man-made lake located in Lake View, Iowa. The lake was created in the 1930s when a dam was constructed on the Black Hawk Creek. The hydrology of the lake is controlled by a weir that regulates the water level. The lake has a surface area of 957 acres and an average depth of 11 feet. The lake is fed by several small streams and snowpack from the surrounding area. The lake is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The lake also serves as a source of water for irrigation and agricultural purposes. The lake is surrounded by a state park that includes hiking trails, picnic areas, and campsites. The lake is named after the Sauk warrior Black Hawk, who fought against the United States in the Black Hawk War of 1832.
Daily levels at Black Hawk Lake At Lake View
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Black Hawk Lake At Lake View -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Raccoon River Near Sac City | 252 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River At Correctionville | 1,340 cfs | → |
| North Raccoon River Near Jefferson | 678 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 264 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River At Linn Grove | 765 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Fort Dodge | 2,120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Black Hawk Lake At Lake View.
Boat launches
Track Black Hawk Lake At Lake View in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Black Hawk Lake At Lake View
Where does the data for Black Hawk Lake At Lake View come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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