Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 21 dam
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 21
Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 21, located in Farmington, Iowa, is a vital water resource managed by the local government. This site, designed by USDA NRCS, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, small fish pond creation, and flood risk reduction. The earth dam, completed in 1988, stands at a height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 550 acre-feet.
The dam, situated on TR-Big Indian Creek, covers a surface area of 20.5 acres and has a drainage area of 1.6 square miles. Despite being labeled as low hazard potential, the site has a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, indicating a need for careful monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks. With state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, this watershed site plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region.
Overall, Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 21 serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management in Van Buren, Iowa. With its strategic location, multiple purposes, and state oversight, this site exemplifies the commitment to safeguarding water resources and mitigating flood risks in the area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this site a fascinating example of sustainable water management practices and the importance of dam infrastructure in ensuring community safety and environmental protection.
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 Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 21 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 7,540 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 7,120 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills | 58 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 48 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Mt. Pleasant | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 21.
Boat launches
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- Van Buren County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- See Road Scotland County
Track Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 21 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 Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 21
Where does the data for Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 21 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 Indian Cr-Van Buren Watershed Site 21.