Iowa Noname78 dam
Iowa Noname78
Iowa Noname78 is a local government-owned structure located in Winneshiek County, Iowa, specifically in the city of DECORAH. This dam, completed in 1974, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. With a dam height of 21 feet and a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, it is regulated by the IOWA DNR and falls under the jurisdiction of the state with permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Situated on the TR-PINE CREEK river or stream, Iowa Noname78 is a vital resource for water management in the area. The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it an important structure for the community. Managed and designed by USDA NRCS and funded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth-type dam plays a crucial role in ensuring water availability for firefighting, livestock, and fishery activities in the region.
Despite being in operation for several decades, the condition assessment of Iowa Noname78 is currently not rated. However, with state-regulated inspections and enforcement in place, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively. As a key component of the local water resource infrastructure, Iowa Noname78 stands as a testament to sustainable water management practices and climate resilience efforts in the state of Iowa.
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 Iowa Noname78 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa River At Bluffton | 252 cfs | → |
| Upper Iowa River At Decorah | 344 cfs | → |
| Turkey River At Spillville | 97 cfs | → |
| Upper Iowa River Near Dorchester | 619 cfs | → |
| Root River Near Pilot Mound | 393 cfs | → |
| South Fork Root River Near Houston | 158 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Iowa Noname78.
Boat launches
- Valley Avenue Howard County
- Miller Street Howard County
- Winneshiek County
- Lycurgus Road Allamakee County
- Howard County
Campgrounds
- Canoe Landing
- Kendallville Park Campground
- North Park Campground
- Howard County Fairgrounds Campground
- Pulpit Rock Campground
- Highland General Store & Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Town Of Bluffton To The "Lower" Dam, Near The Confluence Of Coon Creek
- The Minnesota-Iowa State Border To Ends Near The Town Of Bluffton, Iowa
- The "Lower" Dam, Near The Confluence Of Coon Creek To Lane's Bridge
- Western Boundary Of Effigy Mounds National Monument To Boundary Of Effigy Mounds National Monument
Track Iowa Noname78 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 Iowa Noname78
Where does the data for Iowa Noname78 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 Iowa Noname78.