Pony Creek Watershed Site 24 dam
Pony Creek Watershed Site 24
Pony Creek Watershed Site 24 in Mills County, Iowa, is a key water resource managed by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS to serve multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond usage. Completed in 1964, the earth dam stands at 40 feet high and spans 418 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 204 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.85 square miles. The dam is state-regulated by the Iowa DNR and falls under the jurisdiction of the state for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Situated in Pacific Junction along the TR-Pony Creek, this dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction while also providing recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the condition of the dam is currently not rated, highlighting the need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures. Despite its age, Pony Creek Watershed Site 24 remains a crucial infrastructure for water management in the region, reflecting the ongoing efforts to balance water resource needs with climate resilience in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the Pony Creek Watershed Site 24, they can appreciate the collaboration between local and state agencies in ensuring the safety and functionality of this earth dam. With its strategic location and design, this dam serves as a sustainable solution for water storage and flood control, contributing to the overall resilience of the watershed. As discussions around water management and climate adaptation continue, Pony Creek Watershed Site 24 stands as a testament to the importance of proactive infrastructure planning and maintenance in safeguarding our water resources for future generations.
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 Pony Creek Watershed Site 24 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Omaha | 29,000 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Randolph | 707 cfs | → |
| Platte R At Louisville Ne | 4,630 cfs | → |
| Weeping Water Creek At Union | 17 cfs | → |
| Big Papillion Cr | 38 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Nebraska City | 33,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pony Creek Watershed Site 24.
Boat launches
- Mills County
- Us 34;Us 275 Mills County
- I 29;Us 275 Mills County
- Plattsmouth Boat Ramp
- Haworth River Park
- Catfish Rd Council Bluffs
Track Pony Creek Watershed Site 24 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 Pony Creek Watershed Site 24
Where does the data for Pony Creek Watershed Site 24 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 Pony Creek Watershed Site 24.