Lindle Dam dam
Lindle Dam
Lindle Dam, located in Columbus Junction, Iowa, is a privately-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 31 acre-feet. Situated on TR- Chicken Creek, Lindle Dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Lindle Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its emergency action plan (EAP) status is unclear. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is surrounded by a surface area of 2 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.21 square miles. With no outlet gates or associated structures, Lindle Dam poses minimal risk in terms of potential inundation and emergency response. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the management and maintenance of dams like Lindle is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure.
As water resources continue to face challenges from climate change and increasing demand, Lindle Dam serves as a vital asset for the local community in providing essential services for fire protection, livestock, and recreational fishing. With its strategic location and relatively modest scale, Lindle Dam exemplifies the importance of proactive monitoring and risk management to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure the long-term resilience of our water systems. By staying informed and engaged in the stewardship of structures like Lindle Dam, we can contribute to a more sustainable and secure water future for generations to come.
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 Lindle Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar River Near Conesville | 6,160 cfs | → |
| Hoover Crk At Hoover Nat.Hist.Site West Branch | 2 cfs | → |
| Iowa River Near Lone Tree | 3,230 cfs | → |
| Iowa River At Wapello | 10,200 cfs | → |
| Edwards River Near New Boston | 264 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek At 110th Ave At Davenport | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lindle Dam.
Boat launches
- Muscatine County
- Public Boat Ramp Rock Island County
- 120th Street Louisa County
- Sand Road Southeast Johnson County
- F Avenue 9777, Louisa County
Track Lindle 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 Lindle Dam
Where does the data for Lindle 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 Lindle Dam.