Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2 dam
Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2
Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2 is a vital water resource management infrastructure located in Monroe, Iowa, specifically in the city of Lake Miami. Completed in 1980 and designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and spans a length of 395 feet, offering a storage capacity of 244 acre-feet. While primarily serving the purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management, the dam also plays a crucial role in debris control within the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2 boasts a low hazard potential and is currently in a not-rated condition. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its continued efficacy in safeguarding the surrounding environment and water resources. With a surface area of 5.9 acres and a drainage area of 0.95 square miles, this dam is a key player in water conservation efforts in the region.
Situated along the TR-Bluff Creek and under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District of the USACE, Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2 stands as a testament to successful collaboration between federal and state agencies in the management of water resources. With a focus on maintaining safety and functionality, this dam serves as a crucial component in the sustainable management of water quality and quantity in the area, catering to the diverse needs of fire protection, stock management, and ecological preservation.
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 Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Near Bussey | 489 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Near Tracy | 19,200 cfs | → |
| English Creek Near Knoxville | 239 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Near Pella | 19,200 cfs | → |
| South Skunk River Near Oskaloosa | 4,480 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2.
Boat launches
- Avian Court Appanoose County
- Husky Place Appanoose County
- Hornet Place Appanoose County
- 200th Avenue Appanoose County
- County Road S70 Appanoose County
- Islandview Place Appanoose County
Track Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2 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 Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2
Where does the data for Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2 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 Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2.