Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-53 dam
Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-53
Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-53, located in Monroe County, Iowa, is a local government-owned Earth dam designed by USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks and stabilize grades along the TR- North Soap Creek. Completed in 2005, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 2 acres. With a drainage area of 0.13 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating potential flood hazards in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-53 has not been rated for its condition, and there is limited information available regarding its inspection frequency and emergency preparedness measures. However, with no state regulation or jurisdiction, this dam serves as a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, showcasing the importance of local government initiatives in water resource management. As part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service's efforts, this dam contributes to the overall resilience and sustainability of the region's water resources and climate adaptation strategies.
With its strategic location and purposeful design, Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-53 embodies the collaborative approach between federal agencies and local governments in addressing water resource challenges. As a vital component of the flood risk reduction and grade stabilization efforts along TR- North Soap Creek, this dam underscores the significance of proactive infrastructure investments in enhancing community resilience to climate change impacts. Moving forward, continued monitoring and maintenance of this dam will be essential to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential inundation and supporting sustainable water management practices 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 Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-53 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 412 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Bussey | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Ottumwa | 21,400 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 284 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 1,480 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-53.
Boat launches
- 200th Avenue Appanoose County
- Avian Court Appanoose County
- Hornet Place Appanoose County
- Husky Place Appanoose County
- Isthmus Place Appanoose County
- Islandview Place Appanoose County
Track Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-53 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 Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-53
Where does the data for Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-53 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 Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-53.