Davis-Battle Cr. Watershed Site D-3 dam
Davis-Battle Cr. Watershed Site D-3
The Davis-Battle Cr. Watershed Site D-3 in Monona, Iowa is a vital resource for fire protection, stock, and small fish ponds, while also serving to reduce flood risks in the area. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this site features an earth dam with a height of 46 feet and a length of 600 feet, completed in 1963. With a maximum storage capacity of 285 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.06 square miles, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Situated along the TR-SOLDIER RIVER, this site covers an area of 16.1 acres and has a normal storage capacity of 194 acre-feet. Despite having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated. The risk assessment for the site is moderate, indicating the need for continued monitoring and management measures to ensure its safety and effectiveness. With a history of consistent state inspection, permitting, and enforcement, the Davis-Battle Cr. Watershed Site D-3 is a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Managed by the USDA NRCS and located in Soldier, Iowa, this site is a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and federal authorities to safeguard water resources and mitigate flood risks in the region. With its strategic design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Davis-Battle Cr. Watershed Site D-3 stands as a symbol of effective water resource management and environmental stewardship in Monona County.
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 Davis-Battle Cr. Watershed Site D-3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,680 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 264 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 187 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 125 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Decatur | 26,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davis-Battle Cr. Watershed Site D-3.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Davis-Battle Cr. Watershed Site D-3 in the Snoflo app
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About Davis-Battle Cr. Watershed Site D-3
Where does the data for Davis-Battle Cr. Watershed Site D-3 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 Davis-Battle Cr. Watershed Site D-3.