Ron Pickard Road Structure dam
Ron Pickard Road Structure
The Ron Pickard Road Structure in Keosauqua, Iowa is a crucial infrastructure for grade stabilization along a tributary to Lick Creek. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Iowa DNR, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and was completed in 2009. With a storage capacity of 118 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.1 acres, this structure plays a significant role in managing water flow and preventing erosion in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Ron Pickard Road Structure serves an important purpose in protecting the surrounding community and environment. With a moderate risk assessment rating, it is essential for stakeholders and authorities to ensure regular inspection and maintenance to uphold its integrity. Located within the Rock Island District, this structure showcases the collaboration between state and federal agencies in safeguarding water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change in the region.
As a key component of water resource management in Jefferson County, Iowa, the Ron Pickard Road Structure highlights the importance of sustainable infrastructure to address the challenges posed by a changing climate. By facilitating grade stabilization and water flow regulation, this earth dam contributes to the overall resilience of the area against potential flood events and ensures the long-term sustainability of the local ecosystem. With proper monitoring and risk management measures in place, this structure continues to play a vital role in protecting the community and promoting water resource sustainability in the region.
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 Ron Pickard Road Structure -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills | 461 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Ottumwa | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Mt. Pleasant | 14 cfs | → |
| North Skunk River Near Sigourney | 883 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ron Pickard Road Structure.
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 Ron Pickard Road Structure 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 Ron Pickard Road Structure
Where does the data for Ron Pickard Road Structure 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 Ron Pickard Road Structure.