Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 6-1 dam
Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 6-1
Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 6-1, located in Woodbury County, Iowa, is a significant water resource managed by the local government with assistance from USDA NRCS. This earth dam, completed in 1971, spans 670 feet and stands at a height of 26 feet, providing fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond purposes. With a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.53 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction in the area.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this dam on Wolf Creek is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite being not rated in terms of condition assessment, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Its location in Turin, Iowa, makes it a focal point for climate and water enthusiasts to study the impact of dams on local ecosystems and water availability.
With a surface area of 4.8 acres and a normal storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 6-1 is a key component in the water infrastructure of the area. As part of the Rock Island District managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam contributes to the overall water management strategy in the region. Its presence not only ensures water availability for various purposes but also helps mitigate flood risks, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 6-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River At Correctionville | 1,400 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 264 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At James | 323 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Sioux City | 26,000 cfs | → |
| Perry Creek Near Milnerville | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 6-1.
Track Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 6-1 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 Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 6-1
Where does the data for Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 6-1 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 Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 6-1.