Hound Dog Watershed Site B-2 dam
Hound Dog Watershed Site B-2
Hound Dog Watershed Site B-2, located in Fremont County, Iowa, is a vital resource for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes, as well as flood risk reduction. The earth dam, completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, stands at 41 feet in height and spans 307 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Situated along the TR-Nishnabotna River, this site is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes regular inspection, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its functionality and safety.
With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Hound Dog Watershed Site B-2 is a crucial component in managing water resources in the area. The dam's location in the Omaha District and its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight its importance in the local ecosystem. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the site's strategic position and purpose make it a key asset for environmental conservation and water management efforts in the region.
As a part of Iowa's water infrastructure, Hound Dog Watershed Site B-2 serves a dual role in both water resource management and climate resilience. Its design and construction by the USDA NRCS, coupled with state regulation and inspection, ensure that the dam continues to fulfill its primary purposes while also contributing to flood risk reduction. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, this site underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and management of water resources for the benefit of both local communities and the environment.
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 Hound Dog Watershed Site B-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg | 2,230 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Nebraska City | 37,500 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Randolph | 823 cfs | → |
| Little Nemaha River At Auburn | 743 cfs | → |
| Weeping Water Creek At Union | 64 cfs | → |
| Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo | 540 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hound Dog Watershed Site B-2.
Boat launches
- 165 Street Atchison County
- Peru Boat Ramp
- Riverview Boat Ramp
- Brownville Riverside City Park
- Prairie Owl
- Indian Cave
Track Hound Dog Watershed Site B-2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Hound Dog Watershed Site B-2
Where does the data for Hound Dog Watershed Site B-2 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 Hound Dog Watershed Site B-2.