Scott Co. Park Dam #1 dam
Scott Co. Park Dam #1
Scott Co. Park Dam #1, located in Mc Causland, Iowa, is a locally owned earth dam constructed in 1964 by Stanley & Associates. This dam, standing at a height of 20 feet and stretching 540 feet in length, serves the primary purpose of water resource management along Tr- Glynns Creek. With a storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and maintaining a surface area of 6.8 acres.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Scott Co. Park Dam #1 is classified as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. With a drainage area of 0.2 square miles, the dam contributes to flood control efforts and supports the sustainable use of water resources in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Scott Co. Park Dam #1 as a vital infrastructure that plays a significant role in water management in Scott County, Iowa. With its strategic location and design, the dam not only helps in controlling water flow and storage but also enhances the resilience of the local ecosystem to climate-related challenges. As a locally owned and state-regulated structure, it stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts towards sustainable water resource management and environmental protection in the region.
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 Scott Co. Park Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wapsipinicon River Near De Witt | 1,480 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek At Dc Golf Course At Davenport | 63 cfs | → |
| Crow Creek At Bettendorf | 5 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek At 110th Ave At Davenport | 10 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Clinton | 56,000 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Milan | 47 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scott Co. Park Dam #1.
Boat launches
- County Road Y52 Scott County
- Great River Trail Port Byron
- 3rd Avenue North Cordova
- 1st Avenue Hampton
- Cherry Street Port Byron
Track Scott Co. Park Dam #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 Scott Co. Park Dam #1
Where does the data for Scott Co. Park Dam #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 Scott Co. Park Dam #1.