Marywood Farms Wetland Dam #2 dam
Marywood Farms Wetland Dam #2
Marywood Farms Wetland Dam #2, located in Red Rock Reservoir, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by NRCS and regulated by the Iowa DNR. Completed in 2007, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and spans 1108 feet, with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and a surface area of 15.6 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in enhancing the local ecosystem and supporting wildlife habitat.
Despite its low hazard potential, Marywood Farms Wetland Dam #2 is classified as having a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 1 foot, and while it has not been rated for condition assessment, it is subject to regular state inspections. The structure's location within the TR- South River watershed highlights its significance in managing water resources and supporting the overall health of the surrounding environment.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Marywood Farms Wetland Dam #2 contributes to flood control, water quality improvement, and wildlife conservation efforts in the region. With its strategic placement and design specifications, the dam serves as a valuable asset for both the community and the ecosystem, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in mitigating the impacts of climate change and promoting environmental resilience.
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 Marywood Farms Wetland Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South River Near Ackworth | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Middle River Near Indianola | 1,120 cfs | → |
| North River Near Norwalk | 1,200 cfs | → |
| White Breast Creek Near Dallas | 3,200 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Blw Raccoon Riv At Des Moines | 10,200 cfs | → |
| Raccoon River At Fleur Drive | 2,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marywood Farms Wetland Dam #2.
Boat launches
- 118th Avenue Warren County
- Pershing Street Warren County
- Polk County
- County Park Des Moines
- Southeast Vandalia Drive Pleasant Hill
Track Marywood Farms Wetland Dam #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 Marywood Farms Wetland Dam #2
Where does the data for Marywood Farms Wetland Dam #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 Marywood Farms Wetland Dam #2.