Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-79-1 dam
Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-79-1
Located in Woodbine, Iowa, the Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-79-1 is a crucial water resource managed by the local government for various purposes, including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond maintenance. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at 46 feet high and spans 493 feet, providing storage capacity for up to 99 acre-feet of water. The dam's primary function is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital infrastructure in the region's water management system.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-79-1 is a key component in maintaining water quality and quantity in the Shelby County area. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Iowa DNR, ensuring its structural integrity and operational efficiency. The dam serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential water-related hazards.
Situated along the Picayune Creek, this watershed site plays a significant role in water conservation and management efforts in the region. With a surface area of 6.8 acres and a drainage area of 0.26 square miles, the dam helps regulate water flow and mitigate flood risks, contributing to the overall resilience of the local ecosystem. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-79-1 stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-79-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Boyer River At Logan | 484 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 151 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,870 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 330 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Hancock | 318 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 337 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-79-1.
Track Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-79-1 in the Snoflo app
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About Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-79-1
Where does the data for Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-79-1 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 Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-79-1.