Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 37-1 dam
Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 37-1
Waubonsie Creek Watershed Site 37-1 in Mills County, Iowa, is a crucial water resource managed by the local government for multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and flood risk reduction. Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1983, this earth dam stands at a height of 53 feet and has a storage capacity of 182 acre-feet. With a surface area of 6.9 acres and a drainage area of 0.34 square miles, this site plays a vital role in water management within the Waubonsie Creek watershed.
Situated in Bartlett, Iowa, this dam on Waubonsie Creek is regulated by the Iowa DNR and features an uncontrolled spillway type with low hazard potential. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it has a moderate risk assessment level. While specific emergency preparedness details are not provided, the site's risk management measures are not mentioned either. Given its importance for water storage and flood mitigation in the area, continued monitoring and maintenance of Waubonsie Creek Watershed Site 37-1 are essential for ensuring its optimal functionality and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Overall, this watershed site serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in Mills County, Iowa. With its multiple purposes and regulatory oversight by the Iowa DNR, this earth dam on Waubonsie Creek plays a significant role in mitigating flood risks and providing essential water storage for the surrounding area. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges for water resources, the proper maintenance and monitoring of sites like Waubonsie Creek Watershed Site 37-1 are essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water management systems 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 Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 37-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Nishnabotna River At Randolph | 895 cfs | → |
| Weeping Water Creek At Union | 45 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Nebraska City | 36,600 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Omaha | 32,700 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak | 480 cfs | → |
| Platte R At Louisville Ne | 5,490 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 37-1.
Boat launches
- Us 34;Us 275 Mills County
- Mills County
- Plattsmouth Boat Ramp
- I 29;Us 275 Mills County
- Haworth River Park
- Catfish Rd Council Bluffs
Track Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 37-1 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 Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 37-1
Where does the data for Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 37-1 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 Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 37-1.