Redding Dam dam
Redding Dam
Redding Dam, located in Warren, Iowa, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1964 by the USDA SCS with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. This dam stands at 26 feet tall and spans 451 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-MIDDLE RIVER, Redding Dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, providing essential water for various purposes.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Redding Dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam poses minimal danger to the surrounding community. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway of Redding Dam is designed to handle any excess water flow effectively, further mitigating potential risks associated with heavy rainfall or flooding events.
Redding Dam's location in Spring Hill, Iowa, makes it a key player in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. As a primary source of water for fire protection and other essential needs, this dam plays a crucial role in sustaining the local ecosystem and supporting agricultural activities. With its solid construction and regular maintenance, Redding Dam stands as a reliable and secure water infrastructure essential for the community's well-being and safety.
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 Redding Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle River Near Indianola | 1,120 cfs | → |
| South River Near Ackworth | 1,990 cfs | → |
| North River Near Norwalk | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Blw Raccoon Riv At Des Moines | 10,200 cfs | → |
| Raccoon River At Fleur Drive | 2,900 cfs | → |
| Raccoon River At 63rd Street At Des Moines | 2,970 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Redding Dam.
Boat launches
- 118th Avenue Warren County
- Pershing Street Warren County
- County Park Des Moines
- Polk County
- Southeast Vandalia Drive Pleasant Hill
Campgrounds
- Lake Ahquabi State Park Campground
- Cherry Glen Campground
- Elk Rock State Park
- Acorn Valley Campground
- Roberts Creek Park
- Water Trail Campsite
More reservoirs
Track Redding Dam 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 Redding Dam
Where does the data for Redding 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 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 Redding Dam.