Jordan Creek Mall - Northwest Dam dam
Jordan Creek Mall - Northwest Dam
The Jordan Creek Mall - Northwest Dam is a private earth dam located in West Des Moines, Iowa, along the Tr- Jordan Creek. Constructed in 2006 by Shive - Hattery, Inc., this dam stands at a height of 17 feet and spans a length of 920 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet. The dam is state regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is classified as having a significant hazard potential.
With a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2018, the Jordan Creek Mall - Northwest Dam serves as a vital structure for flood control and water resource management in the area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet, and a surface area of 2.3 acres. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion, and its emergency action plan status is currently unknown.
Overall, the Jordan Creek Mall - Northwest Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. As a privately owned structure, it is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its continued safety and functionality. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and design of this dam, which showcases the importance of infrastructure in managing water resources and mitigating natural hazards.
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 Jordan Creek Mall - Northwest Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Raccoon River Near West Des Moines | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Raccoon River At 63rd Street At Des Moines | 3,100 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Des Moines | 101 cfs | → |
| Raccoon River At Van Meter | 2,970 cfs | → |
| Raccoon River At Fleur Drive | 3,040 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Grimes | 643 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jordan Creek Mall - Northwest Dam.
Boat launches
- Country Club Boulevard Clive
- Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines
- Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines
- 360th Street Dallas County
- Kruidenier Trail Des Moines
- 120th Street Madison County
Track Jordan Creek Mall - Northwest Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jordan Creek Mall - Northwest Dam
Where does the data for Jordan Creek Mall - Northwest 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 Significant 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 Jordan Creek Mall - Northwest Dam.