Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16, located in Fremont, Iowa, is a dam constructed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
The dam is primarily earth-filled, standing at a height of 36 feet and spanning a length of 601 feet. With a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, it serves as a flood risk reduction measure for the area.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this dam on the TR-Nishnabotna River has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite being inspected in 1963, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and risk management measures are unspecified. With the dam's location in a designated flood risk area and its moderate risk level, it is crucial for stakeholders and local government to ensure its ongoing maintenance and preparedness for potential emergencies.
In collaboration with federal agencies such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service and state-level regulators, the Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and flood risks, the maintenance and monitoring of this dam play a significant role in protecting the surrounding community and ecosystem from potential water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
601 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NISHNABOTNA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.41 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg
|
450cfs |
Missouri River At Nebraska City
|
23700cfs |
West Nishnabotna River At Randolph
|
508cfs |
Weeping Water Creek At Union
|
20cfs |
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
|
82cfs |
Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo
|
63cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Hound Dog Watershed Site F-16