Croy Subwatershed Site M-7500 dam
Croy Subwatershed Site M-7500
Located in Monona, Iowa, the Croy Subwatershed Site M-7500 is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 1952 by the USDA NRCS. With a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, this dam also serves for flood risk reduction. The dam stands at a height of 34 feet, with a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the site is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Situated on the TR- Maple River, the Croy Subwatershed Site M-7500 plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. With a drainage area of 0.81 square miles, this earth dam helps control water flow and minimize flood risks for the surrounding area. The dam's moderate risk assessment underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its structural integrity and ensure effective flood control measures are in place.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, the Croy Subwatershed Site M-7500 serves as a critical asset for the community of Little Sioux. With its multifaceted purposes and regulated design, this dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. Ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance the site will be essential in safeguarding the region's water supply and protecting against potential flood hazards in the future.
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 Croy Subwatershed Site M-7500 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,540 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 461 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 314 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 221 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Decatur | 28,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Croy Subwatershed Site M-7500.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Croy Subwatershed Site M-7500 in the Snoflo app
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About Croy Subwatershed Site M-7500
Where does the data for Croy Subwatershed Site M-7500 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 Croy Subwatershed Site M-7500.