Burkhart Dam dam
Burkhart Dam
Burkhart Dam, located in Harrison County, Iowa, was completed in 2010 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam, standing at a height of 42 feet and a length of 560 feet, plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres, the dam serves multiple purposes including fish and wildlife pond creation, grade stabilization, and recreation.
Operated by a private entity and designed by the USDA NRCS, Burkhart Dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment currently not rated, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community in Missouri Valley. The dam also contributes to the conservation of water resources by managing the drainage area of 0.3 square miles and controlling a maximum discharge of 9 cubic feet per second.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Burkhart Dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction strategies and multi-purpose infrastructure development. With its strategic location and design elements, this dam not only safeguards the area from potential flooding but also creates opportunities for wildlife habitat enhancement and recreational activities. As a key component in the water management system of the region, Burkhart Dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable infrastructure for both environmental conservation and community resilience in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Burkhart Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Boyer River At Logan | 432 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 125 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,680 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 187 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Decatur | 26,300 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 264 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burkhart Dam.
Boat launches
- Desoto Bend Nwr
- Pelican Point
- Blair City Boat Ramp
- Summit Lake
- Dodge Park Road , 68112:68152 Omaha
- Main Boat Ramp
Track Burkhart Dam 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 Burkhart Dam
Where does the data for Burkhart Dam 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 Burkhart Dam.