East Lenox Reservoir Dam dam
East Lenox Reservoir Dam
East Lenox Reservoir Dam, located in Maloy, Iowa, is a crucial structure owned by the local government and regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 1913, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 700 feet along the TR-Middle Platte River. It serves as a water supply source, with a storage capacity of 510 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 220 acre-feet.
The dam's spillway, of uncontrolled type, is 24 feet wide, and the structure is inspected every five years to ensure its satisfactory condition. With a significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area. Despite its age, East Lenox Reservoir Dam continues to meet regulatory standards and fulfill its primary purpose of water supply for the local community.
As a key component in the water management infrastructure of Adams County, Iowa, East Lenox Reservoir Dam remains a critical asset for ensuring water availability and safety in the region. With its strategic location and effective design, this dam exemplifies the importance of maintaining and monitoring essential water resource structures for the benefit of both people and the environment.
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 East Lenox Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 2,700 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River At Clarinda | 3,140 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak | 581 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River Near Atlantic | 264 cfs | → |
| One Hundred And Two River At Maryville | 20,700 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct | 16,500 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Lenox Reservoir Dam.
Track East Lenox Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About East Lenox Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for East Lenox Reservoir Dam 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 East Lenox Reservoir Dam.