Bodkins Dam dam
Bodkins Dam
Bodkins Dam, located in Davis County, Iowa, was completed in 1997 by the NRCS and is privately owned. The earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 342 feet, with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 24 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.3 acres. It is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state authorities.
The dam, situated on TR-FOX RIVER, has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as in "Not Rated" condition. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam meets guidelines for emergency action planning but does not have a prepared plan. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with no outlet gates or locks. The dam poses a moderate risk (3) due to its condition and lack of condition assessment. Overall, Bodkins Dam serves as a vital resource for fire protection and water storage in the area, demonstrating the importance of proper management and maintenance for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates.
For those interested in water resource and climate conservation, Bodkins Dam serves as a valuable asset in Davis County. With its regulated status, moderate risk assessment, and low hazard potential, the dam highlights the importance of proper infrastructure for water management. Despite lacking a condition assessment and emergency action plan, the dam's primary purpose of fire protection and stock pond showcases its significance in the local community. As a privately owned structure, Bodkins Dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between public and private entities in safeguarding water resources and mitigating climate risks.
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 Bodkins Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Ottumwa | 21,400 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 412 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 22,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bodkins Dam.
Boat launches
- Cliffland Road Wapello County
- Jefferson Street Viaduct Ottumwa
- 200th Avenue Appanoose County
- Isthmus Place Appanoose County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- Us 136 Schuyler County
Campgrounds
- Lake Fisher
- Drakesville City Park
- Mcgowen Rec Area
- Lake Wapello State Park
- Lake Wapello State Park Campground
- Waubonsie Trail Park
More reservoirs
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About Bodkins Dam
Where does the data for Bodkins 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 Bodkins Dam.