Walling Subwatershed Sta 57+84 #1b dam
Walling Subwatershed Sta 57+84 #1b
Walling Subwatershed Sta 57+84 #1b is a local government-owned earth dam located in Woodbury County, Iowa, near the city of Oto. The dam was completed in 1953 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, small fish pond management, and flood risk reduction. With a height of 51 feet and a length of 400 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3.4 acres. The drainage area for the dam is 0.21 square miles, and it is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Walling Subwatershed Sta 57+84 #1b is considered to have a moderate risk level of 3. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there is no information available on the last inspection date or frequency. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has not undergone any modifications in recent years. While the emergency action plan status and risk management measures for the dam are not specified, it is clear that the structure plays a crucial role in water resource management and protection in the area.
Overall, Walling Subwatershed Sta 57+84 #1b stands as a significant infrastructure for water conservation and flood control in the Little Sioux River watershed. As climate change continues to impact water resources, monitoring and maintaining the integrity of such structures will be essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding communities. With its historical significance and vital role in local water management, Walling Subwatershed Sta 57+84 #1b serves as a key focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of infrastructure, environmental conservation, and climate resilience.
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 Walling Subwatershed Sta 57+84 #1b -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River At Correctionville | 1,400 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 264 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,680 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 187 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At James | 323 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walling Subwatershed Sta 57+84 #1b.
Boat launches
Track Walling Subwatershed Sta 57+84 #1b in the Snoflo app
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About Walling Subwatershed Sta 57+84 #1b
Where does the data for Walling Subwatershed Sta 57+84 #1b 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
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