Lake Hunnington dam
Lake Hunnington
Lake Hunnington, located in Scott County, Iowa, is a private recreational body of water that was completed in 1971 for purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond activities. With a dam height of 35 feet and a storage capacity of 183 acre-feet, this earth dam structure serves as an important water resource for the local community. The lake covers a surface area of 9.8 acres and has a drainage area of 0.35 square miles, making it a valuable asset for both water recreation and conservation efforts.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Lake Hunnington is subject to state regulations for inspection, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and sustainability. The dam's condition has been assessed as fair, with a significant hazard potential due to its size and location. Despite these risks, the lake provides a moderate level of water management measures and risk assessment to mitigate potential issues. Overall, Lake Hunnington offers a picturesque location for outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates to appreciate and protect for future generations.
Situated alongside the TR-Martins Creek in the city of Mc Causland, Lake Hunnington is a tranquil oasis for those seeking recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. With its uncontrolled spillway and soil foundation, the lake embodies a harmonious blend of natural beauty and human engineering. As climate change continues to impact water resources, Lake Hunnington stands as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices to preserve and protect our precious natural landscapes.
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 Lake Hunnington -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wapsipinicon River Near De Witt | 1,730 cfs | → |
| Crow Creek At Bettendorf | 5 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek At Dc Golf Course At Davenport | 63 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Clinton | 69,300 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek At 110th Ave At Davenport | 10 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Milan | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Hunnington.
Boat launches
- Great River Trail Port Byron
- 3rd Avenue North Cordova
- County Road Y52 Scott County
- Cherry Street Port Byron
- 1st Avenue Hampton
Track Lake Hunnington 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 Lake Hunnington
Where does the data for Lake Hunnington 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 Significant 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 Lake Hunnington.