Mcclure Trust Dam dam
Mcclure Trust Dam
Mcclure Trust Dam, located in Keosauqua, Iowa, was completed in 2016 to primarily serve as a flood risk reduction measure along an unnamed tributary to South Chequest Creek. Designed by Kent O Rice and French-Reneker Associates, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and not yet rated condition, the dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its safety and functionality.
The dam's purpose extends beyond flood risk reduction to include grade stabilization and other related benefits. Its location in Davis County, Iowa, within the Kansas City District, makes it a crucial component of the local water resource management system. Despite not having a spillway type specified, the dam's spillway width of 10 feet and maximum discharge of 28 cubic feet per second indicate its capacity to handle excess water flow during heavy rainfall events. The presence of outlet gates and associated structures further enhances its operational capabilities and overall efficiency.
Mcclure Trust Dam's completion marked a significant milestone in enhancing water resource management in the region, with its construction and maintenance overseen by private entities. As a vital infrastructure for flood control and grade stabilization, the dam's design and regulatory compliance highlight its importance in safeguarding the local community from water-related risks. With a focus on safety and functionality, the dam continues to play a crucial role in mitigating flood impacts and ensuring sustainable water resource management in the area.
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 Mcclure Trust Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 7,370 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Ottumwa | 7,220 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 56 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills | 55 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcclure Trust Dam.
Boat launches
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- Van Buren County
- Cliffland Road Wapello County
- Jefferson Street Viaduct Ottumwa
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- See Road Scotland County
Track Mcclure Trust Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mcclure Trust Dam
Where does the data for Mcclure Trust 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 Mcclure Trust Dam.