Simon Run Watershed Site 4-2 dam
Simon Run Watershed Site 4-2
Located in Pottawattamie, Iowa, the Simon Run Watershed Site 4-2 is a vital water resource managed by the local government. Designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Iowa DNR, this site serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation. Completed in 1976, the earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet, with a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.8 acres.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the Simon Run Watershed Site 4-2 is essential for maintaining water resources in the area. While the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," the dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced for the safety of the surrounding community. In the event of an emergency, the site's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are yet to be determined, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and preparedness.
As a key structure in the TR-SIMONS CREEK watershed, the Simon Run Watershed Site 4-2 plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in Iowa. With its strategic location and multiple functions, including flood risk reduction and recreational opportunities, this site highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management for both environmental protection and community safety.
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 Simon Run Watershed Site 4-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Omaha | 34,200 cfs | → |
| Big Papillion Cr | 74 cfs | → |
| Boyer River At Logan | 520 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Hancock | 326 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Waterloo | 1,650 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 165 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Simon Run Watershed Site 4-2.
Boat launches
- Dodge Park Road , 68112:68152 Omaha
- Nebraska Boat Ramp
- Park Road Council Bluffs
- Main Boat Ramp
- Desoto Bend Nwr
- Lake Manawa State Park
Track Simon Run Watershed Site 4-2 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 Simon Run Watershed Site 4-2
Where does the data for Simon Run Watershed Site 4-2 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 Simon Run Watershed Site 4-2.