Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 16 dam
Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 16
Located in Page County, Iowa, the Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 16 is a crucial water resource managed by local government authorities. Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, small fish pond maintenance, and flood risk reduction. With a dam height of 33 feet and a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, this structure plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam, situated along the TR-East Nishnabotna River, covers a drainage area of 0.28 square miles and has a surface area of 2.5 acres. Despite a low hazard potential, the condition of the dam has not been rated and the last inspection dates back to December 1986. The risk assessment for this site indicates a moderate level of risk, emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this water resource infrastructure.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this site is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With Cindy Axne (D) serving as the Congress representative for the area, the Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 16 stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in water resource management and climate resiliency. Enthusiasts and stakeholders in water resources and climate will find this site an intriguing example of sustainable infrastructure for both environmental protection and community well-being.
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 Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 16 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Nishnabotna River At Randolph | 823 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak | 404 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River At Clarinda | 778 cfs | → |
| Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg | 2,230 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Nebraska City | 37,500 cfs | → |
| Weeping Water Creek At Union | 64 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 16.
Boat launches
- Us 34;Us 275 Mills County
- 165 Street Atchison County
- Riverview Boat Ramp
- Mills County
- Plattsmouth Boat Ramp
- I 29;Us 275 Mills County
Track Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 16 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 Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 16
Where does the data for Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 16 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 Pierce Creek No 1 Watershed Site 16.