Cooper Cove Park Dam dam
Cooper Cove Park Dam
Cooper Cove Park Dam, located in Pocahontas, Iowa, is a recreational Earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1972. With a height of 43 feet and a length of 240 feet, the dam provides essential flood control and water storage capabilities along the TR-Lizard Creek. Owned by the local government, the dam is state-regulated by the Iowa DNR and is used primarily for recreation purposes, offering a surface area of 1.4 acres for visitors to enjoy.
The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it is inspected regularly by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety regulations. Despite its relatively small drainage area of 0.07 square miles, the dam has a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, providing a vital water resource for the surrounding community. With its scenic location and recreational opportunities, Cooper Cove Park Dam serves as a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan is crucial for coordinating response efforts and ensuring public safety. While the specifics of the plan, such as the last revision date and contact information, are currently not available, the dam's emergency preparedness is a key aspect of its risk management strategy. Overall, Cooper Cove Park Dam plays a vital role in water resource management and recreation in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure development in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Cooper Cove Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River At Humboldt | 1,190 cfs | → |
| East Fork Des Moines River At Dakota City | 741 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Fort Dodge | 2,170 cfs | → |
| North Raccoon River Near Sac City | 261 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Near Stratford | 2,870 cfs | → |
| Boone River Near Webster City | 364 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cooper Cove Park Dam.
Boat launches
- 6th Avenue Northwest Fort Dodge
- Copperas Trail Webster County
- Vasse Avenue Webster County
- County Road D46 Webster County
- Webster County
Campgrounds
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About Cooper Cove Park Dam
Where does the data for Cooper Cove Park 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 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.
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