Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-5 dam
Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-5
Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-5 in Crawford, Iowa, is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 1977 by USDA NRCS. This dam, located on TR-BUSS CREEK, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. With a dam height of 46 feet and a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, it covers a surface area of 9.5 acres and drains a watershed area of 0.58 square miles.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-5 is regulated and permitted for operation. Although classified as having low hazard potential, it poses a moderate risk according to a rating of 3. The dam has not undergone a condition assessment and its emergency action plan status remains unreported. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam has not experienced any major modifications or incidents since its construction.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-5 offers an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and management. The site's multi-purpose design, regulatory oversight, and geographic location make it a valuable asset for studying the intersection of water management, environmental conservation, and community resilience. As efforts to mitigate climate change and adapt to changing hydrological patterns continue, understanding the performance and risks associated with structures like Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-5 will be crucial for sustainable water resource management in the future.
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 Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maple River At Mapleton | 337 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,870 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 151 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 330 cfs | → |
| Boyer River At Logan | 484 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-5.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-5 in the Snoflo app
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About Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-5
Where does the data for Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-5 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 Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-5.