Gothier No.2 Subwatershed 14115 dam
Gothier No.2 Subwatershed 14115
Gothier No.2 Subwatershed 14115 is a local government-owned dam located in Woodbury, Iowa, specifically in the city of OTO. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 325 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.7 acres.
Situated in the Little Sioux River watershed, this dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its proper functioning. While it has a low hazard potential, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway width is not specified, and there are no outlet gates associated with the dam. Overall, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Gothier No.2 Subwatershed 14115 presents an intriguing case study of a locally owned dam that serves various purposes while facing moderate risk assessment. With its location in Woodbury, Iowa, and connection to the Little Sioux River, this earth dam contributes to the overall water management efforts in the area. As it continues to be monitored by the Iowa DNR and other regulatory agencies, this dam showcases the importance of proper infrastructure maintenance for sustainable water resource management in the region.
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 Gothier No.2 Subwatershed 14115 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River At Correctionville | 1,400 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 264 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At James | 323 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Sioux City | 26,000 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,680 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gothier No.2 Subwatershed 14115.
Boat launches
Track Gothier No.2 Subwatershed 14115 in the Snoflo app
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About Gothier No.2 Subwatershed 14115
Where does the data for Gothier No.2 Subwatershed 14115 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 Gothier No.2 Subwatershed 14115.