Honey Creek Watershed Site A-3 dam
Honey Creek Watershed Site A-3
Honey Creek Watershed Site A-3 is a crucial water resource located in Rathbun Reservoir, Iowa. This site, managed by the local government, plays a significant role in fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. The dam, completed in 1955, stands at a height of 19 feet and has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, this earth dam on Honey Creek serves as a vital component in flood risk reduction efforts in the area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this site is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ensuring proper inspection, permitting, and enforcement measures are in place. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam's structural integrity and functionality are critical for maintaining water resources in the region. With a drainage area of 0.33 square miles and a surface area of 4 acres, Honey Creek Watershed Site A-3 plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in Lucas County, Iowa.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts are encouraged to explore the significance of Honey Creek Watershed Site A-3 in the broader context of water management and conservation. With its strategic location, purposeful design, and low hazard potential, this site offers insights into the importance of sustainable infrastructure for maintaining water quality, flood risk reduction, and ecosystem health. As a key component of the Rathbun Reservoir ecosystem, this dam on Honey Creek underscores the interconnectedness of water resources and the need for proactive management practices to ensure the long-term resilience of our natural 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 Honey Creek Watershed Site A-3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 4 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 9 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 19 cfs | → |
| White Breast Creek Near Dallas | 28 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Bussey | 24 cfs | → |
| English Creek Near Knoxville | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Honey Creek Watershed Site A-3.
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 A-3 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 A-3
Where does the data for Honey Creek Watershed Site A-3 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 A-3.