Rhinehart Dam dam
Rhinehart Dam
Rhinehart Dam, located in Poweshiek, Iowa, was completed in 1987 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 390 feet, with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. With a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a normal storage of 34 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 3.7 acres and drains a 0.16 square mile watershed area along TR- Bear Creek.
The dam, owned privately, is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Rhinehart Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam continues to serve its intended purposes effectively, contributing to the local ecosystem and water supply.
Located in Victor, Iowa, Rhinehart Dam is an important structure for water conservation and management. With its uncontrolled spillway type and soil foundation, the dam showcases the importance of infrastructure in protecting against floods and ensuring a stable water supply for fire protection, livestock, and small fish ponds. Overall, Rhinehart Dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between private ownership and state regulators in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience 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 Rhinehart Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek Near Hartwick | 33 cfs | → |
| Iowa River Near Belle Plaine | 2,050 cfs | → |
| Big Bear Creek At Ladora | 122 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek Near Haven | 34 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Elberon | 131 cfs | → |
| Iowa River At Marengo | 2,410 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rhinehart Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway 21 Iowa County
- 360th Street Tama County
- 216th Street Iowa County
- P Avenue Tama County
- Atv Trail Tama
- Rock Creek East Street Jasper County
Campgrounds
- Lake Iowa County Park
- Diamond Lake County Park
- Hannen County Park
- Robertson Access
- Otter Creek Lake And Park
- Union Mills Access
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Track Rhinehart Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rhinehart Dam
Where does the data for Rhinehart 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 Rhinehart Dam.