Turkey Creek Watershed Site 1-1 dam
Turkey Creek Watershed Site 1-1
Turkey Creek Watershed Site 1-1 in Cass, Iowa is a flood risk reduction dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2006. The earth dam stands at 28 feet high and spans 530 feet, with a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. Located on TR-Turkey Creek, the dam serves to mitigate flood risks in the area, covering a drainage area of 0.3 square miles and a surface area of 7.8 acres.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this structure is state-regulated and permitted, with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management practices. Owned by the local government and falling under the jurisdiction of Iowa, Turkey Creek Watershed Site 1-1 is a vital piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
With its strategic location in the Turkey Creek watershed and efficient design by the NRCS, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting Lewis and its residents from the impacts of extreme weather events. As climate change continues to pose challenges for water resources, the flood risk reduction structure at Site 1-1 stands as a testament to proactive measures taken to ensure the safety and resilience of the local area.
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 Turkey Creek Watershed Site 1-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Nishnabotna River Near Atlantic | 239 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Hancock | 340 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak | 480 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River At Clarinda | 1,670 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Randolph | 895 cfs | → |
| Middle Raccoon River Near Bayard | 267 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Turkey Creek Watershed Site 1-1.
Track Turkey Creek Watershed Site 1-1 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 Turkey Creek Watershed Site 1-1
Where does the data for Turkey Creek Watershed Site 1-1 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 Turkey Creek Watershed Site 1-1.