West Beaver Subwatershed Sta 40+06 #A dam
West Beaver Subwatershed Sta 40+06 #A
West Beaver Subwatershed Sta 40+06 #A is a locally-owned earth dam in Monona, Iowa, designed by the USDA NRCS for purposes such as fire protection, stock watering, and flood risk reduction. Completed in 1961, this dam stands at a height of 43 feet and spans 328 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.23 square miles. Situated along the TR-Beaver Creek in the Little Sioux River city, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the region's water resource management.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While its condition is currently not rated, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified. With a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and no outlet gates or associated structures, the dam's primary function is to provide essential services while mitigating potential flood risks in its vicinity. Its geographic coordinates of 42.0107° N latitude and -95.8973° W longitude make it a significant landmark in the region for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Overall, West Beaver Subwatershed Sta 40+06 #A serves as a crucial component of the local government's water management infrastructure in Monona, Iowa. With its historical significance dating back to 1961 and its continued relevance in providing multiple benefits to the community, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource practices and climate resilience efforts. As efforts to enhance its condition and emergency preparedness continue, this dam remains a key feature in the region's water resource and climate adaptation strategies.
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 West Beaver Subwatershed Sta 40+06 #A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,680 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 187 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 264 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 125 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Decatur | 26,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Beaver Subwatershed Sta 40+06 #A.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
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About West Beaver Subwatershed Sta 40+06 #A
Where does the data for West Beaver Subwatershed Sta 40+06 #A 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.
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