Bedford Water Supply Dam dam
Bedford Water Supply Dam
Bedford Water Supply Dam, located in Bedford, Iowa, was completed in 1969 and serves as a vital water supply source for the local community. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and stretches 890 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 598 acre-feet and a surface area of 30 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water for the region.
Despite its fair condition assessment and significant hazard potential, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in April 2020. The risk assessment for Bedford Water Supply Dam indicates a moderate risk level, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures. With its primary purpose being water supply, this dam on the TR-East Fork 102 River not only supports the surrounding area but also highlights the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Bedford Water Supply Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intricate balance between infrastructure development and natural resource conservation. With its regulated status and significant hazard potential, this dam symbolizes the critical importance of maintaining and managing water resources in a sustainable and resilient manner. Its design by H Gene McKeown & Assoc and its location in Taylor County, Iowa make the Bedford Water Supply Dam a noteworthy site for those interested in the intersection of water supply infrastructure and environmental stewardship.
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 Bedford Water Supply Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 0 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River At Clarinda | 1,080 cfs | → |
| One Hundred And Two River At Maryville | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct | 2,430 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak | 438 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Graham | 3,620 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bedford Water Supply Dam.
Track Bedford Water Supply Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bedford Water Supply Dam
Where does the data for Bedford Water Supply Dam 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 Significant 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 Bedford Water Supply Dam.