Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Located in Fremont County, Iowa, the Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13 is a vital water resource managed by local government authorities.
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Summary
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.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR- NISHNABOTNA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.22 |
Nid Storage |
29 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg
|
450cfs |
Missouri River At Nebraska City
|
23700cfs |
West Nishnabotna River At Randolph
|
508cfs |
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
|
82cfs |
Weeping Water Creek At Union
|
20cfs |
Tarkio River At Fairfax Mo
|
63cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Hound Dog Watershed Site B-13