Timberman Dam dam
Timberman Dam
Timberman Dam is a privately owned structure located in Pottawattamie, Iowa, along the TR-FARM CREEK. Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 530 feet, providing fire protection and serving as a small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.6 acres, Timberman Dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Timberman Dam has not been formally rated for its condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is designed to withstand the hydraulic pressures of its location. The dam's primary purpose, in addition to fire protection, is to serve as a stock or small fish pond, making it a valuable resource for the local community. With its strategic location in Henderson, Iowa, Timberman Dam provides essential water management services while contributing to the ecological diversity of the area.
As a key component of water resource management in the region, Timberman Dam represents a collaborative effort between federal agencies, such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and state regulatory bodies like the Iowa DNR. Its construction and operation adhere to state permitting and inspection requirements, ensuring the dam's functionality and safety. With its historical significance and ongoing contributions to the local ecosystem, Timberman Dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management practices in Iowa.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Timberman Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak | 480 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Hancock | 340 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River Near Atlantic | 239 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Randolph | 895 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Omaha | 32,700 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River At Clarinda | 1,670 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Timberman Dam.
Track Timberman Dam 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 Timberman Dam
Where does the data for Timberman Dam 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 Timberman Dam.