Staceyville Dam dam
Staceyville Dam
Located in Staceyville, Iowa, the Staceyville Dam is a gravity dam built in 1933 along the Little Cedar River. With a height of 8 feet and a length of 204 feet, the dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, offering a surface area of 45 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, providing a serene environment for outdoor activities.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Staceyville Dam is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level (3) and is not currently rated in terms of condition assessment. While the dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, it poses no immediate threat and is well-maintained for recreational use.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the Staceyville Dam for its contribution to local water management and recreation opportunities. As a vital piece of infrastructure along the Little Cedar River, the dam serves as a picturesque location for outdoor activities and provides a peaceful retreat for visitors to enjoy nature's beauty. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance efforts, the Staceyville Dam remains a key feature in the Mitchell County landscape, offering both practical and leisure benefits to the community.
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 Staceyville Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar River Near Austin | 158 cfs | → |
| Cedar River At Charles City | 531 cfs | → |
| Winnebago River At Mason City | 338 cfs | → |
| Little Cedar River Near Ionia | 232 cfs | → |
| Upper Iowa River At Bluffton | 241 cfs | → |
| Turkey River At Spillville | 80 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Staceyville Dam.
Boat launches
- Wapsi Great Western Line Mitchell County
- Oakland Place Northeast Austin
- Howard County
- Miller Street Howard County
- Big Blue Loop Mason City
- South Pierce Avenue Mason City
Campgrounds
- Riverside County Park Campground
- Pioneer County Park
- Pinicon Alders Wildlife Area
- Halvorson County Park Campground
- Interstate County Park Campground
- Adams City Park Campgrounds
Track Staceyville Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Staceyville Dam
Where does the data for Staceyville 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 Staceyville Dam.