Jett Subwatershed Site M-4 dam
Jett Subwatershed Site M-4
Jett Subwatershed Site M-4, located in Woodbury County, Iowa, is a crucial water resource managed by the local government for multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, small fish pond management, and flood risk reduction. This earth dam, completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 41 feet with a storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. With a surface area of 6.1 acres and a drainage area of 1.19 square miles, this structure plays a vital role in water management in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the site's risk assessment is rated as moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and management. The dam is under state regulation and inspection, with the Iowa DNR overseeing permitting and enforcement. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the structure's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ensure its reliability in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the area.
With the potential to impact the surrounding TR-Wolf Creek and the local community in Turin, Jett Subwatershed Site M-4 serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its strategic location and purposeful design make it a key player in maintaining water security and protecting against potential hazards, emphasizing the importance of responsible stewardship and proactive risk management in safeguarding our environment.
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 Jett Subwatershed Site M-4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River At Correctionville | 1,450 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 278 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At James | 332 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Sioux City | 26,300 cfs | → |
| Omaha Cr At Homer | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jett Subwatershed Site M-4.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Jett Subwatershed Site M-4 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 Jett Subwatershed Site M-4
Where does the data for Jett Subwatershed Site M-4 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 Jett Subwatershed Site M-4.