Schultice Dam dam
Schultice Dam
Schultice Dam, located in Marengo, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to serve multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. Completed in 1979, the earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 415 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres, the dam is primarily regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Situated on the TR-Iowa River, Schultice Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has a moderate risk assessment. While there is no information available on the emergency action plan preparedness or the frequency of inspections, the dam is considered to meet regulatory guidelines. With its strategic location and functionality, Schultice Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and environmental conservation efforts in the region.
Overall, Schultice Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Benton County, Iowa. With its modest size and low hazard potential, the dam provides essential services such as fire protection and stock maintenance. As a privately owned structure, Schultice Dam highlights the collaborative efforts between government agencies and private entities in ensuring the sustainability and safety of water resources in the area. The dam stands as a testament to effective design and engineering practices by the USDA NRCS, contributing to the overall resilience of the region against climate change impacts.
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 Schultice Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa River At Marengo | 2,410 cfs | → |
| Iowa River Near Belle Plaine | 2,050 cfs | → |
| Big Bear Creek At Ladora | 122 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Elberon | 131 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek Near Hartwick | 33 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek Near Haven | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schultice Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway 21 Iowa County
- 360th Street Tama County
- 216th Street Iowa County
- P Avenue Tama County
- 24th Avenue Drive Benton County
- 27th Avenue Benton County
Campgrounds
- Hannen County Park
- Middle Amana Park
- Lake Iowa County Park
- Morgan Creek County Park
- Hoefle - Dulin Area County Park
- Rodgers County Park
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Track Schultice Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Schultice Dam
Where does the data for Schultice 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Schultice Dam.