John Deere Davenport Works Dam dam
John Deere Davenport Works Dam
The John Deere Davenport Works Dam, located in Davenport, Iowa, was completed in 1975 and stands at a height of 24 feet with a length of 760 feet. This earth dam on TR-Silver Creek serves multiple purposes, including flood control and water storage. The dam, owned privately by John Deere, has a significant hazard potential and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
With a storage capacity of 155 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.65 square miles, the John Deere Davenport Works Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it is designed to handle moderate risk levels. The dam is not currently rated for condition assessment, but it undergoes regular inspections and is subject to state regulations for safety and enforcement.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic location and purpose of the John Deere Davenport Works Dam in maintaining water levels and protecting against potential flooding in the Scott County area. The dam's role in water management, coupled with its significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, highlights the importance of proper monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and efficiency of this essential infrastructure.
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 John Deere Davenport Works Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Creek At Dc Golf Course At Davenport | 63 cfs | → |
| Crow Creek At Bettendorf | 5 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek At 110th Ave At Davenport | 10 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Milan | 28 cfs | → |
| Wapsipinicon River Near De Witt | 1,710 cfs | → |
| Rock River Near Joslin | 10,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near John Deere Davenport Works Dam.
Boat launches
- 12th Street 138, Bettendorf
- Riverfront Trail Davenport
- George Skafidas Parkway Rock Island
- I 280;Us 61 Davenport
- South Concord Street 2490, Davenport
- 1st Avenue Hampton
Track John Deere Davenport Works Dam in the Snoflo app
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About John Deere Davenport Works Dam
Where does the data for John Deere Davenport Works 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 John Deere Davenport Works Dam.