Yellowsmoke Watershed Site D-2 dam
Yellowsmoke Watershed Site D-2
Yellowsmoke Watershed Site D-2, located in Crawford County, Iowa, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1989 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. With a dam height of 25 feet and a length of 410 feet, this structure has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 0.66 square miles. Despite being classified as low hazard potential and having a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated" with no recent inspection data available.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Yellowsmoke Watershed Site D-2 is designed to control debris and provide essential water resources for the local community. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a surface area of 3 acres. Located along the TR- East Boyer River, the dam is essential for maintaining water levels and protecting against potential flooding events. While the dam's overall risk is considered moderate, the lack of recent inspection data raises concerns about its long-term safety and maintenance requirements.
As an integral part of the local water resource infrastructure, Yellowsmoke Watershed Site D-2 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and providing essential services to the community. With its primary purpose focused on fire protection and water storage, this dam serves as a vital asset for ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in the surrounding area. Monitoring and regular maintenance are essential to uphold the dam's integrity and safeguard against potential risks associated with its operation.
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 Yellowsmoke Watershed Site D-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maple River At Mapleton | 404 cfs | → |
| North Raccoon River Near Sac City | 426 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 3,050 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 165 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 449 cfs | → |
| Boyer River At Logan | 520 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Yellowsmoke Watershed Site D-2.
Track Yellowsmoke Watershed Site D-2 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 Yellowsmoke Watershed Site D-2
Where does the data for Yellowsmoke Watershed Site D-2 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 Yellowsmoke Watershed Site D-2.