Fine Dam dam
Fine Dam
Fine Dam, located in Braddyville, Iowa, was completed in 1990 and serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. This earth dam, with a height of 36 feet and a length of 269 feet, is designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Iowa DNR. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is state-jurisdiction regulated and regularly inspected to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam has a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres, with a drainage area of 0.09 square miles. Fine Dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it is situated on the TR-Buchanan Creek. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a rating of 3, prompting the implementation of risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards. As an essential water resource structure in Taylor County, Iowa, Fine Dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region.
Overall, Fine Dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and regulatory compliance. With its diverse purposes, efficient design, and regular inspections, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against potential risks and ensuring reliable water supply for various needs. Its location in the heart of Iowa's picturesque landscape further highlights the critical role of such structures in balancing human needs with environmental sustainability.
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 Fine Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nodaway River At Clarinda | 1,080 cfs | → |
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 0 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct | 2,430 cfs | → |
| One Hundred And Two River At Maryville | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Graham | 3,620 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak | 438 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fine Dam.
Track Fine Dam 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 Fine Dam
Where does the data for Fine 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 Fine Dam.