Ballanger Dam dam
Ballanger Dam
Ballanger Dam, located in Appanoose County, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by NRCS and completed in 2004. This earth dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management, with a primary height of 28 feet and a length of 407 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.9 acres, with a drainage area of 0.45 square miles.
Situated on Tr- North Creek in the Rock Island District, Ballanger 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, the dam's condition is currently not rated. With a spillway width of 3 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam presents a manageable risk level, but ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure its long-term safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
As a vital component of the local water infrastructure, Ballanger Dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the area. Its completion in 2004 marked a significant milestone in enhancing fire protection, agricultural stock, and aquatic habitat within the community. With its strategic location and design features, the dam exemplifies the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship, serving as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns and growing water demands.
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 Ballanger Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 9 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 56 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 19 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 4 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Novinger | 153 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ballanger Dam.
Boat launches
- Islandview Place Appanoose County
- Isthmus Place Appanoose County
- County Road S70 Appanoose County
- Hornet Place Appanoose County
- 200th Avenue Appanoose County
- Husky Place Appanoose County
Track Ballanger Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ballanger Dam
Where does the data for Ballanger 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 Ballanger Dam.