Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-4 dam
Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-4
Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-4, located in Woodbury County, Iowa, is a crucial earth dam constructed in 1989 by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. This dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction in the area, with a storage capacity of 289 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.46 square miles. The structure stands at 44 feet high and stretches 625 feet in length, serving as a key component in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Iowa DNR, Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-4 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and functionality. With its strategic location by Camp Creek and contribution to flood risk reduction, this site serves as a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management practices.
Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-4 has not experienced any major modifications over the years. While there are no outlet gates or locks associated with the structure, its primary purpose of fire protection and stock maintenance remains crucial for the local community. With a focus on risk management measures and emergency preparedness, this dam serves as a model for responsible water infrastructure development in the region, highlighting the importance of balancing water resource utilization with environmental conservation efforts.
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 Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Sioux City | 27,700 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At James | 568 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River At Correctionville | 1,770 cfs | → |
| Omaha Cr At Homer | 37 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 337 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-4.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-4 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 Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-4
Where does the data for Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-4 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 Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-4.