Upper Locust Creek Watershed Site L-25 dam
Upper Locust Creek Watershed Site L-25
Located in Wayne County, Iowa, the Upper Locust Creek Watershed Site L-25 is a crucial water resource managed by the local government for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. This earth dam, completed in 1995 by the USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 28 feet and serves to reduce flood risk in the area. With a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.26 square miles, this structure plays a key role in managing water flow and ensuring the safety of the surrounding community.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. However, it is regularly inspected and regulated by the Iowa DNR, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. The risk assessment for the site is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to address potential risks. Overall, the Upper Locust Creek Watershed Site L-25 serves as a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, contributing to both environmental conservation and community safety in the region.
As part of the Rock Island District, this site is a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal agencies and local governments in managing water resources effectively. With a surface area of 4.6 acres and a length of 493 feet, this dam plays a critical role in controlling water flow in the TR- Locust Creek stream. Supported by the efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the long-term health of the local ecosystem.
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 Upper Locust Creek Watershed Site L-25 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 82 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 19 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 34 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 58 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 133 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Locust Creek Watershed Site L-25.
Boat launches
- County Road S70 Appanoose County
- Islandview Place Appanoose County
- Isthmus Place Appanoose County
- Husky Place Appanoose County
- Hornet Place Appanoose County
- Avian Court Appanoose County
Track Upper Locust Creek Watershed Site L-25 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 Upper Locust Creek Watershed Site L-25
Where does the data for Upper Locust Creek Watershed Site L-25 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 Upper Locust Creek Watershed Site L-25.