Red Rock Dam - Avon Station Remedial Works dam
Red Rock Dam - Avon Station Remedial Works
The Red Rock Dam - Avon Station Remedial Works in Des Moines, Iowa, is a federal project managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers to reduce flood risk in the area. Completed in 1969, this concrete dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a structural height of 11 feet. The dam is designed to manage water levels in the Des Moines River and its associated drainage area, helping to mitigate the potential for flooding in the region.
With a high hazard potential, the US Army Corps of Engineers regularly monitors and manages the dam's condition to address all types of flood risks. Emergency action plans are in place, and the agency works closely with local emergency managers and the public to ensure readiness in the event of a dam-related emergency. Maintenance and repairs are conducted as needed to uphold the dam's structural integrity and functionality. As severe weather events can impact water levels, the dam plays a crucial role in water management to prevent overwhelming issues and maintain the safety of surrounding areas.
Overall, the Red Rock Dam - Avon Station Remedial Works serves as a vital infrastructure piece in flood risk reduction efforts in Des Moines, Iowa. With a focus on risk management and preparedness, the US Army Corps of Engineers ensures the dam's effectiveness in safeguarding the community from potential flooding events.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Red Rock Dam - Avon Station Remedial Works -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fourmile Creek At Des Moines | 217 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Blw Raccoon Riv At Des Moines | 9,310 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At 2nd Avenue | 5,350 cfs | → |
| Raccoon River At Fleur Drive | 3,040 cfs | → |
| Raccoon River At 63rd Street At Des Moines | 3,100 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Des Moines | 101 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Red Rock Dam - Avon Station Remedial Works.
Boat launches
- Southeast Vandalia Drive Pleasant Hill
- Polk County
- Birdland Park Boat Launch
- County Park Des Moines
- Kruidenier Trail Des Moines
Track Red Rock Dam - Avon Station Remedial Works in the Snoflo app
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About Red Rock Dam - Avon Station Remedial Works
Where does the data for Red Rock Dam - Avon Station Remedial Works 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 High 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
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