East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-6 dam
East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-6
East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-6 in Decatur, Iowa is a key site managed by the local government for flood risk reduction. The dam, completed in 1990, is an earth structure standing at 20 feet tall and stretching 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Zadie Creek, this site plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, serving as a vital infrastructure for water resource management.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-6 is an essential component of the region's water resource and climate resilience strategy. The dam, designed by SCS, is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its functionality and safety. The site's purpose extends beyond flood risk reduction, also offering fire protection and serving as a source for small fish pond stocking.
Located in the Rock Island District, East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-6 not only contributes to water management efforts but also plays a role in enhancing the overall environmental quality of the area. With its strategic positioning and functional design, this site serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource infrastructure in ensuring community safety and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson River At Davis City | 133 cfs | → |
| East Fork Big Creek Near Bethany | 13 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 82 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 772 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 34 cfs | → |
| Medicine Creek Near Laredo | 112 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-6.
Track East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-6 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 East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-6
Where does the data for East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-6 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 East Fork Big Cr Watershed Site Z-6.