Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 dam
Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10
Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 is a grade stabilization dam located in Iowa, specifically in the city of Keosauqua. Completed in 2003, this earth dam stands at 29 feet in height and spans a length of 545 feet, providing a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is grade stabilization, serving to control water flow and prevent erosion along TR- Lick Creek.
Managed by the Van Buren County Engineer and regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a spillway width of 3 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and protecting against potential flood risks.
Overall, Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 serves as an essential infrastructure for water resource management in the region, contributing to the conservation of the local environment and safeguarding surrounding communities from potential flooding events. With its strategic location and design features, this dam remains a key asset in the network of structures dedicated to maintaining water quality and regulating water flow along TR- Lick Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 22,200 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills | 2,420 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Ottumwa | 21,400 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Mt. Pleasant | 148 cfs | → |
| North Skunk River Near Sigourney | 3,630 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10.
Boat launches
- Van Buren County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- Cliffland Road Wapello County
- Dogwood Avenue Washington County
- Jefferson Street Viaduct Ottumwa
- County Road V5g Keokuk County
Track Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 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 Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10
Where does the data for Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10 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 Van Buren County Roadgrade 14-70-10.