Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 2-68-18 dam
Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 2-68-18
Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 2-68-18, located in CHARITON, Iowa, is a locally owned earth dam completed in 1964 for the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management along TR-COOPER CREEK. Designed by USDA NRCS, USDA SCS, and CO ENGINEER, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 500 feet in length, with a normal storage capacity of 13 acre-feet and a total storage of 56 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, this dam is regulated and inspected by the IOWA DNR to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite being rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment, Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 2-68-18 has not undergone any modifications or updates since its last inspection in 1968. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is situated on a soil foundation, serving as a critical water resource infrastructure in the region. With its location in a flood-prone area, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding community from potential risks.
While the dam currently meets regulatory guidelines and enforcement measures, there is room for improvement in terms of emergency action planning and risk management. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and support the maintenance and upkeep of structures like Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 2-68-18 to ensure the safety of both the dam itself and the local ecosystem it serves.
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 Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 2-68-18 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 19 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 58 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 82 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 34 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Bloomfield | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 2-68-18.
⚓ Boat launches
- Isthmus Place Appanoose County
- Islandview Place Appanoose County
- 200th Avenue Appanoose County
- Hornet Place Appanoose County
- Avian Court Appanoose County
- Husky Place Appanoose County
Track Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 2-68-18 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 Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 2-68-18
Where does the data for Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 2-68-18 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 Appanoose County Roadgrade Dam 2-68-18.