Wenger Subwatershed Sta 43+88 #M dam
Wenger Subwatershed Sta 43+88 #M
The Wenger Subwatershed Sta 43+88 #M is a crucial water resource infrastructure located in Woodbury County, Iowa, specifically in the city of Mapleton. Managed by the local government, this structure was designed by USDA NRCS and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 1965, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.3 acres.
Situated on the TR-Reynolds Creek, this dam has a height of 36 feet and a length of 572 feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this structure plays a critical role in water management in the area. Although the condition of the dam is not currently rated, it is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its functionality and safety. Overall, Wenger Subwatershed Sta 43+88 #M is an essential component of the local water infrastructure, contributing to flood control, water storage, and environmental protection in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management and infrastructure in Iowa will find Wenger Subwatershed Sta 43+88 #M to be a fascinating case study. With its unique design, purpose, and regulatory oversight, this dam showcases the intersection of human intervention and natural resources in mitigating flood risks and enhancing water availability for various uses. As efforts to address climate change and water scarcity intensify, understanding the role of structures like Wenger Subwatershed Sta 43+88 #M becomes increasingly important for ensuring water security and resilience in the face of evolving 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 Wenger Subwatershed Sta 43+88 #M -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maple River At Mapleton | 314 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River At Correctionville | 1,610 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,910 cfs | → |
| Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin | 387 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Decatur | 28,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wenger Subwatershed Sta 43+88 #M.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Wenger Subwatershed Sta 43+88 #M in the Snoflo app
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About Wenger Subwatershed Sta 43+88 #M
Where does the data for Wenger Subwatershed Sta 43+88 #M 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.
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