Mullahy Wetland Dam Dam
Mullahy Wetland Dam
Mullahy Wetland Dam, located in Rome, Iowa, is a private dam designed by NRCS for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Completed in 2001, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet with a length of 6650 feet, providing a storage capacity of 436 acre-feet. The dam also serves as a habitat for various wildlife species in the area, contributing to the conservation efforts of the region.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Mullahy Wetland Dam is considered to have low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained by state authorities. The surrounding area encompasses a surface area of 116.9 acres with a drainage area of 0.8 square miles, ensuring the efficient management of water resources in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mullahy Wetland Dam presents a unique opportunity to witness the intersection of environmental conservation and infrastructure development. With its focus on creating a sustainable habitat for fish and wildlife, this dam serves as a model for balancing the needs of nature with those of human communities. As efforts continue to enhance the resilience of the dam and surrounding ecosystem, Mullahy Wetland Dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Mullahy Wetland Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Mt. Pleasant | 13 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills | 485 cfs | → |
| Iowa River At Wapello | 25,700 cfs | → |
| Iowa River Near Lone Tree | 4,990 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 10,600 cfs | → |
| Skunk River At Augusta | 11,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mullahy Wetland Dam.
Boat launches
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About Mullahy Wetland Dam
Where does the data for Mullahy Wetland 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 below 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.
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.