Drainage District 15 North Wetland dam
Drainage District 15 North Wetland
Drainage District 15 North Wetland, located in Palo Alto County, Iowa, near the city of Emmetsburg, is a captivating site designed by I & S Group for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. This wetland was completed in 2013 and covers a surface area of 28 acres with a drainage area of 2.9 square miles. It boasts a dam height of 13 feet, providing a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet for the benefit of local wildlife and aquatic ecosystems.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Drainage District 15 North Wetland presents a low hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating of 2. Although the condition of the structure has not been rated, it has been inspected, permitted, and is subject to state jurisdiction, enforcement, and inspection. This wetland serves as a valuable resource for the community, contributing to the conservation and enhancement of the surrounding environment.
Situated along Tr. Jack Creek and within the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Drainage District 15 North Wetland stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management practices. With its emphasis on fish and wildlife preservation, this wetland showcases the importance of balancing human development with environmental conservation efforts in the face of climate change challenges.
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 Drainage District 15 North Wetland -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocheyedan River Near Spencer | 417 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Jackson | 522 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River At Linn Grove | 1,490 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Humboldt | 1,690 cfs | → |
| East Fork Des Moines River At Dakota City | 796 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Fort Dodge | 2,960 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Drainage District 15 North Wetland.
Boat launches
- 10th Avenue North Estherville
- 130th Street 3653, Emmet County
- Dam Road 798, Arnolds Park
- Linden Drive 184, Arnolds Park
- 150th Street Spirit Lake
- 140th Street 24728, Orleans
Track Drainage District 15 North Wetland 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 Drainage District 15 North Wetland
Where does the data for Drainage District 15 North Wetland 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 Drainage District 15 North Wetland.