Tug Creek Roadgrade - West Dam dam
Tug Creek Roadgrade - West Dam
Tug Creek Roadgrade - West Dam, located in Van Buren, Iowa, is a local government-owned structure designed by SCS/Van Buren Co. Engineer. Completed in 1990, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 1535 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 298 acre-feet. Situated on Tug Creek in Indian Creek Lake, the dam serves multiple purposes including recreation and other uses, with a surface area of 46.2 acres and a drainage area of 1.62 square miles.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Tug Creek Roadgrade - West Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While it has not been rated for its condition, the dam is regularly inspected and permitted by the state regulatory agency. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type of the dam ensures proper water release in case of overflow. With a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet and a state-regulated status, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and environmental protection in the region.
Located within the Kansas City District and overseen by local government authorities, Tug Creek Roadgrade - West Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for the community. With its significant storage capacity and recreational benefits, the dam serves as a key component in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate sustainability can appreciate the importance of this dam in ensuring safe and sustainable water management practices in Van Buren, Iowa.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Tug Creek Roadgrade - West Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 7,540 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills | 58 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Ottumwa | 7,510 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 7,120 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Wayland | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tug Creek Roadgrade - West Dam.
Boat launches
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- Van Buren County
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Cliffland Road Wapello County
- See Road Scotland County
- Jefferson Street Viaduct Ottumwa
Track Tug Creek Roadgrade - West Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tug Creek Roadgrade - West Dam
Where does the data for Tug Creek Roadgrade - West 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
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