Kiowa Marsh Dam dam
Kiowa Marsh Dam
Kiowa Marsh Dam, located in Lake View, Iowa, is a state-owned structure that serves various purposes such as recreation and water management for Indian Creek. This earth dam, completed in 1992, stands at 11 feet high and stretches 503 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 323 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," indicating its multi-functional role within the region. Despite a low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been formally assessed, presenting a moderate risk level.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Kiowa Marsh Dam is regulated and inspected by state authorities to ensure its integrity and safety. With a surface area of 45 acres and a drainage area of 1.93 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flooding risks and providing recreational opportunities for the local community. Although the spillway type is listed as "Uncontrolled," the overall risk management measures for the dam are not specified, warranting further investigation into its emergency action plan and risk assessment protocols.
In the context of climate change and water resource management, Kiowa Marsh Dam's role in maintaining water levels and supporting local ecosystems becomes increasingly vital. With its strategic location and design features, this dam stands as a valuable asset in the region's water infrastructure, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Kiowa Marsh Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Raccoon River Near Sac City | 426 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River At Linn Grove | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River At Correctionville | 2,650 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 404 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Fort Dodge | 3,000 cfs | → |
| Ocheyedan River Near Spencer | 469 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kiowa Marsh Dam.
Track Kiowa Marsh Dam 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 Kiowa Marsh Dam
Where does the data for Kiowa Marsh Dam 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 Kiowa Marsh Dam.