Bee Jay Watershed Site 12 dam
Bee Jay Watershed Site 12
Located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Bee Jay Watershed Site 12 is a locally owned earth dam completed in 1964 for multiple purposes including fire protection, livestock watering, and small fish pond maintenance. Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 512 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.7 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment due to its age and lack of recent condition assessments.
The dam is situated on the TR-West Nishnabota River and falls under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Although currently not rated for condition, Bee Jay Watershed Site 12 is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state regulatory agencies to ensure its integrity and functionality. With a spillway type of uncontrolled and a surface area of 7.9 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. As a key water resource infrastructure, Bee Jay Watershed Site 12 serves as a vital component in the overall water management strategy for Pottawattamie County.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bee Jay Watershed Site 12 presents an intriguing case study of a multi-purpose dam with historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight. As efforts continue to assess and manage the risks associated with aging infrastructure, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climatic conditions. With its location in a critical watershed area, Bee Jay Watershed Site 12 stands as a testament to the intersection of human intervention and natural hydrological processes in shaping the landscape of Iowa.
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 Bee Jay Watershed Site 12 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Nishnabotna River At Hancock | 340 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River Near Atlantic | 239 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak | 480 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Omaha | 32,700 cfs | → |
| Boyer River At Logan | 520 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Randolph | 895 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bee Jay Watershed Site 12.
Boat launches
- Park Road Council Bluffs
- Lake Manawa State Park
- Catfish Rd Council Bluffs
- Nebraska Boat Ramp
- Mills County
- Dodge Park Road , 68112:68152 Omaha
Track Bee Jay Watershed Site 12 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 Bee Jay Watershed Site 12
Where does the data for Bee Jay Watershed Site 12 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 Bee Jay Watershed Site 12.