Duane Davis dam
Duane Davis
Duane Davis is a private dam located in Princeton, Iowa, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1991 for grade stabilization purposes. This Earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and stretches 380 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. Situated on Tr- Caleb Creek in Wayne County, Iowa, Duane Davis serves multiple functions including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance.
Despite its low hazard potential, Duane Davis poses a moderate risk due to its location and design. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its risk assessment rating of 3 out of 5. However, with no recent inspection data available, the condition assessment and emergency preparedness of Duane Davis remain unknown. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and assess the risk management measures of this dam to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
As a part of the Rock Island District, Duane Davis falls under the jurisdiction of the USDA NRCS and has not been subject to state regulatory oversight. With David Loebsack as the designated Congressional representative, it is essential for stakeholders to work collaboratively to address any potential risks and implement necessary measures to mitigate them. With its unique design and purpose, Duane Davis serves as a significant water resource infrastructure in the region, requiring careful monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safety standards.
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 Duane Davis -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 82 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 133 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 34 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 19 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 58 cfs | → |
| White Breast Creek Near Dallas | 32 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Duane Davis.
Boat launches
- Decatur County
- Red Haw Nature Trail Lucas County
- County Road S70 Appanoose County
- Us 34 Clarke County
- Islandview Place Appanoose County
Track Duane Davis 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 Duane Davis
Where does the data for Duane Davis 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 Duane Davis.