Fee Subwatershed Sta 05+00 Main Gully dam
Fee Subwatershed Sta 05+00 Main Gully
Fee Subwatershed Sta 05+00 Main Gully, located in Cherokee, Iowa, is a key structure under the ownership of the local government, designed by USDA NRCS. This dam, completed in 1954, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock storage, and flood risk reduction. With a height of 32 feet and a length of 400 feet, it has a storage capacity of 182 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.9 acres. The dam is primarily constructed of earth and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, with regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its integrity.
The Fee Subwatershed Sta 05+00 Main Gully dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, particularly for fire protection and livestock management. Its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a reliable structure for the community. The dam, situated along the TR-Little Sioux River, has a drainage area of 0.87 square miles and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam continues to serve its intended purposes effectively, with no reported incidents of overflowing or discharge issues.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic location and design of the Fee Subwatershed Sta 05+00 Main Gully dam. Its contribution to flood risk reduction and water storage for agricultural use highlights the importance of sustainable infrastructure in addressing environmental challenges. As a regulated structure with state permitting and inspection requirements, this dam sets a standard for responsible water management practices in the region.
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 Fee Subwatershed Sta 05+00 Main Gully -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River At Correctionville | 1,450 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River At Linn Grove | 840 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 278 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At Alton | 72 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At James | 332 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fee Subwatershed Sta 05+00 Main Gully.
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About Fee Subwatershed Sta 05+00 Main Gully
Where does the data for Fee Subwatershed Sta 05+00 Main Gully 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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