Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-3 dam
Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-3
Located in Woodbury, Iowa, the Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-3 is a crucial water resource managed by local government authorities. Designed by the USDA NRCS in 1978, this Earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and spans 402 feet in length, providing flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.2 square miles, this site plays a significant role in managing water flow and mitigating potential hazards.
The dam is situated on the TR-Bacon Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Iowa DNR, with state-regulated permitting, inspection, and enforcement procedures in place. The primary purpose of the structure is flood risk reduction, with additional functionalities including fire protection and stock or small fish pond usage. Despite being categorized as having a significant hazard potential, the condition of the dam is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the local community against potential water-related risks.
Overall, the Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-3 serves as a vital infrastructure asset in the region, contributing to water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As climate change continues to impact water systems, the importance of maintaining and enhancing such structures for flood protection and disaster preparedness cannot be overstated. With proper oversight and strategic investments in risk management measures, this site can continue to play a crucial role in safeguarding the community and environment against water-related challenges in the years to come.
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 Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Sioux City | 26,000 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At James | 323 cfs | → |
| Perry Creek Near Milnerville | 25 cfs | → |
| Omaha Cr At Homer | 31 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux River At Akron | 1,120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-3.
Track Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-3 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 Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-3
Where does the data for Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-3 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 Significant 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 Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-3.