Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13 dam
Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13
Located in Fremont County, Iowa, the Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13 is a vital water resource managed by local government authorities. Designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Iowa DNR, this site serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, and small fish pond maintenance, as well as flood risk reduction. Built in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a length of 350 feet, providing a storage capacity of 29 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 3.4 acres.
Sitting along the TR-Nishnabotna River, the dam at Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13 is crucial for the surrounding community's water management and conservation efforts. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this site has not been evaluated for its condition but is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state regulatory agencies. The site's location in Hamburg, Iowa, underlines the importance of its operations in maintaining water quality, managing floods, and ensuring sustainable water resource usage for future generations.
As part of the larger water infrastructure in Iowa, the Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13 plays a significant role in supporting the local ecosystem and economy. With its earth dam structure and controlled spillway, this site reflects a commitment to responsible water management practices. Despite its low hazard potential, ongoing risk management measures and regular inspections are essential to ensure the safety and efficacy of this water resource in mitigating floods and providing essential services for the community.
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 Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg | 2,230 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Nebraska City | 37,500 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Randolph | 823 cfs | → |
| Little Nemaha River At Auburn | 743 cfs | → |
| Weeping Water Creek At Union | 64 cfs | → |
| Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo | 540 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13.
Boat launches
- 165 Street Atchison County
- Peru Boat Ramp
- Riverview Boat Ramp
- Brownville Riverside City Park
- Prairie Owl
- Wilson Creek
Track Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13 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 Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13
Where does the data for Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13 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 Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13.