Lindsay Dam dam
Lindsay Dam
Lindsay Dam, located in Warren County, Iowa, was completed in 1987 and stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 440 feet. This earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection and creating a small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, the dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is considered to have a low hazard potential.
Situated on TR-Whitebreast Creek, Lindsay Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, covering a drainage area of 0.11 square miles and providing a surface area of 2.6 acres. Despite its moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and emergency action plans are yet to be prepared. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is owned privately, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the significance of Lindsay Dam in sustaining local ecosystems and supporting firefighting efforts in the area. Its construction by the Soil Conservation Service reflects a commitment to sustainable water management practices. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the regulation and maintenance of dams like Lindsay Dam are crucial for ensuring the resilience of water resources in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Lindsay Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Breast Creek Near Dallas | 31 cfs | → |
| South River Near Ackworth | 48 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 7 cfs | → |
| English Creek Near Knoxville | 31 cfs | → |
| Middle River Near Indianola | 199 cfs | → |
| North River Near Norwalk | 223 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lindsay Dam.
Boat launches
- Pershing Street Warren County
- 118th Avenue Warren County
- Red Haw Nature Trail Lucas County
- Marion County
- Us 34 Clarke County
Campgrounds
- Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground
- Red Haw State Park Campground
- Longbeard Camp
- Black Oak Camp
- White Oak Camp
- Bottom Oak Camp
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Track Lindsay Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lindsay Dam
Where does the data for Lindsay 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 Lindsay Dam.