Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Clow Site dam
Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Clow Site
Located in Wayne County, Iowa, the Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Clow Site is a crucial water resource structure managed by the local government. This earth dam, completed in 1996, stands at 34 feet high and spans 1025 feet, providing essential fire protection, stock, and small fish pond services in the area. With a storage capacity of 1463 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.72 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this dam on the TR- W. FK. MEDICINE CREEK is in satisfactory condition and has a low hazard potential. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is regularly inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite the moderate risk assessment, the Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Clow Site serves as a vital component of the local water management infrastructure, contributing to the overall water security and climate resilience of the area.
With its strategic location and functions, the Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Clow Site not only safeguards the surrounding community but also supports environmental sustainability and water conservation efforts in Wayne County. As a part of the broader water resource system in the region, this dam underscores the importance of proactive management and maintenance practices to address the challenges posed by climate change and ensure the long-term stability and efficiency of water infrastructure in the area.
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 Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Clow Site -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 2,690 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Davis City | 11,000 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 2,400 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 52 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 2,480 cfs | → |
| Thompson River At Trenton | 32,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Clow Site.
Boat launches
- Decatur County
- County Road S70 Appanoose County
- Red Haw Nature Trail Lucas County
- Islandview Place Appanoose County
- Isthmus Place Appanoose County
Track Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Clow Site in the Snoflo app
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About Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Clow Site
Where does the data for Wayne Co. Roadgrade Dam - Clow Site 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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