Waubonsie Creek Watershed Sites M-5 dam
Waubonsie Creek Watershed Sites M-5
Located in Mills County, Iowa, the Waubonsie Creek Watershed Sites M-5 is a vital water resource managed by the local government with assistance from the USDA NRCS. This earth dam, completed in 1999, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and more. With a dam height of 30 feet and a drainage area of 3.44 square miles, this structure provides a storage capacity of 443 acre-feet for the surrounding area.
The Waubonsie Creek Watershed Sites M-5 is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks in the region. Despite not having a condition rating, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively and contributes to the overall water management efforts in the area.
As part of the Omaha District, this watershed site is an essential component of the local ecosystem and contributes to the sustainable use of water resources in the region. With its strategic location along the Waubonsie Creek, this structure not only provides water storage but also supports various environmental and recreational activities in the community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and maintenance of structures like the Waubonsie Creek Watershed Sites M-5 are essential for ensuring water security and resilience in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Waubonsie Creek Watershed Sites M-5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Nishnabotna River At Randolph | 693 cfs | → |
| Weeping Water Creek At Union | 17 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Omaha | 29,100 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak | 588 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Nebraska City | 33,200 cfs | → |
| Platte R At Louisville Ne | 4,040 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Waubonsie Creek Watershed Sites M-5.
Boat launches
- Us 34;Us 275 Mills County
- Mills County
- I 29;Us 275 Mills County
- Plattsmouth Boat Ramp
- Haworth River Park
- Catfish Rd Council Bluffs
Track Waubonsie Creek Watershed Sites M-5 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 Waubonsie Creek Watershed Sites M-5
Where does the data for Waubonsie Creek Watershed Sites M-5 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 Waubonsie Creek Watershed Sites M-5.