Honey Creek Watershed Site C-7 dam
Honey Creek Watershed Site C-7
Located in Lucas County, Iowa, Honey Creek Watershed Site C-7 is a vital water resource managed by the local government with oversight from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The dam, completed in 1954 by the USDA NRCS, serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. With a height of 27 feet and a length of 400 feet, the earth dam has a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.4 square miles.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam at Honey Creek Watershed Site C-7 is rated as moderate risk (3). The condition assessment is currently not rated, with no recent inspection data available. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is situated on the TR-Honey Creek near Rathbun Reservoir. While the emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, the site is subject to state regulation and inspection, ensuring its compliance with safety standards.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate in the area will find Honey Creek Watershed Site C-7 to be a fascinating case study of dam infrastructure in rural Iowa. With its multiple purposes and environmental impact on the local ecosystem, the site presents an opportunity for further research and monitoring to ensure the safety and sustainability of the water resource. The involvement of various federal and state agencies, along with the moderate risk assessment, highlights the importance of ongoing management and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards and protect the surrounding communities.
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 Honey Creek Watershed Site C-7 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 1,480 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 284 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 412 cfs | → |
| White Breast Creek Near Dallas | 3,200 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Bussey | 1,070 cfs | → |
| English Creek Near Knoxville | 1,220 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Honey Creek Watershed Site C-7.
Boat launches
- Red Haw Nature Trail Lucas County
- County Road S70 Appanoose County
- Husky Place Appanoose County
- Avian Court Appanoose County
- Hornet Place Appanoose County
Track Honey Creek Watershed Site C-7 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Honey Creek Watershed Site C-7
Where does the data for Honey Creek Watershed Site C-7 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Honey Creek Watershed Site C-7.