Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-18280 dam
Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-18280
Located in Monona County, Iowa, the Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-18280 is a crucial water resource managed by the USDA NRCS. This subwatershed plays a significant role in fire protection, stock maintenance, and flood risk reduction, with a primary dam type of earth. Completed in 1960, the dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 2.26 square miles.
Despite being categorized as low hazard potential, the subwatershed is recognized as having a moderate risk level, suggesting the need for active risk management measures. The dam, situated on the TR- Cottonwood Creek, serves as a lifeline for the local community of Little Sioux by providing essential services and safeguarding against potential flooding events. The state-regulated dam is under the supervision of the Iowa DNR, ensuring that it meets all necessary inspection and enforcement requirements.
In the realm of water resource and climate management, the Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-18280 stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable infrastructure for both human needs and environmental protection. With its strategic location and critical functions, this subwatershed exemplifies the intersection of water conservation, community resilience, and regulatory oversight in safeguarding our natural resources for future generations.
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 Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-18280 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,910 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 387 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 163 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 314 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Decatur | 28,700 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-18280.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
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About Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-18280
Where does the data for Mike Mikkelson Subwatershed 5-18280 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.
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