Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 18-1 dam
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 18-1
Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 18-1 is a key water resource site located in Davis County, Iowa, near the city of Arabela. Managed by the local government, this site serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond usage, as well as flood risk reduction. Constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 36 acre-feet.
Situated on the TR-South Wyacondah River, this site covers a drainage area of 0.44 square miles and has a surface area of 6 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the need for further inspection and evaluation. With moderate risk associated with the site, it is crucial for the Iowa DNR and other regulatory agencies to ensure proper management measures are in place to mitigate any potential threats and protect the surrounding environment and communities.
Overall, Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 18-1 plays a vital role in water resource management in the region, providing essential services for both local residents and wildlife. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, it is imperative that sites like these are closely monitored and maintained to safeguard against potential risks and ensure sustainable water management practices for future generations.
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 Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 18-1 -- 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 | 22,200 cfs | → |
| Chariton River At Livonia | 45 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Moulton | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Ottumwa | 21,400 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 412 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 18-1.
Boat launches
- Lake Showme Drive Scotland County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- Cliffland Road Wapello County
- Van Buren County
- Us 136 Schuyler County
- Jefferson Street Viaduct Ottumwa
Track Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 18-1 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 Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 18-1
Where does the data for Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 18-1 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 Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 18-1.