Dudycha Wrp #2 dam
Dudycha Wrp #2
Dudycha Wrp #2, located in Buena Vista County, Iowa, is a privately owned fish and wildlife pond designed by NRCS and completed in 2002. With a dam height of 12 feet and a length of 470 feet, the pond has a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of habitat enhancement for aquatic life. Situated along TR-Little Cedar Creek, this earth dam structure is regulated by the Iowa DNR and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dudycha Wrp #2 has a moderate risk rating of 3, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," suggesting that a detailed inspection may be needed to evaluate the structural integrity of the dam. While emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified in the data, the pond is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Overall, Dudycha Wrp #2 presents an opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the intersection of human infrastructure with natural ecosystems. As a vital habitat for fish and wildlife in the region, this pond illustrates the importance of sustainable water management practices in maintaining healthy aquatic environments. With its peaceful surroundings and ecological significance, Dudycha Wrp #2 serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between water resources, biodiversity, and community well-being.
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 Dudycha Wrp #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River At Linn Grove | 1,490 cfs | → |
| Ocheyedan River Near Spencer | 417 cfs | → |
| North Raccoon River Near Sac City | 429 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Humboldt | 1,690 cfs | → |
| East Fork Des Moines River At Dakota City | 796 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Fort Dodge | 2,960 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dudycha Wrp #2.
Track Dudycha Wrp #2 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 Dudycha Wrp #2
Where does the data for Dudycha Wrp #2 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 Dudycha Wrp #2.