Indian Creek Watershed Site 4 dam
Indian Creek Watershed Site 4
Indian Creek Watershed Site 4, located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, is a vital resource managed by the local government for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. This earth dam, constructed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 52 feet and spans 923 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.92 square miles, this structure plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction efforts along Indian Creek.
Maintained by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Indian Creek Watershed Site 4 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although its condition is currently unrated, regular inspections are conducted to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway at this site has a width of 5 feet to manage water flow effectively. With a surface area of 3.2 acres, this site serves as a significant asset in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the Council Bluffs area.
Overall, Indian Creek Watershed Site 4 stands as a testament to collaborative conservation efforts between local and federal agencies. With its strategic location along Indian Creek and its critical role in flood risk reduction, fire protection, and wildlife habitat preservation, this site exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management practices. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, sites like Indian Creek Watershed Site 4 play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems in the face of growing environmental challenges.
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 Indian Creek Watershed Site 4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Omaha | 34,200 cfs | → |
| Big Papillion Cr | 74 cfs | → |
| Boyer River At Logan | 520 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Hancock | 326 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Waterloo | 1,650 cfs | → |
| Platte R At Louisville Ne | 9,560 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Creek Watershed Site 4.
Boat launches
- Park Road Council Bluffs
- Nebraska Boat Ramp
- Dodge Park Road , 68112:68152 Omaha
- Lake Manawa State Park
- Catfish Rd Council Bluffs
- Main Boat Ramp
Track Indian Creek Watershed Site 4 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 Indian Creek Watershed Site 4
Where does the data for Indian Creek Watershed Site 4 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 Indian Creek Watershed Site 4.