Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 3 dam
Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 3
Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 3, located in Monroe County, Iowa, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to serve multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans a length of 525 feet, with a storage capacity of 260 acre-feet and a surface area of 9.8 acres. The dam, situated on TR-Bluff Creek, is state-regulated by the Iowa DNR, with inspection, permitting, and enforcement procedures in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 3 has not been rated for its current condition and lacks an emergency action plan. Despite this, the dam continues to play a crucial role in debris control and water storage for the local community. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and rock-soil foundation indicate its resilience to moderate risk factors, making it a vital structure for water resource management in the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and management of Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 3 is essential to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding environment.
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 Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Near Bussey | 489 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Near Tracy | 19,200 cfs | → |
| English Creek Near Knoxville | 239 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Near Pella | 19,200 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Rathbun | 1,090 cfs | → |
| South Skunk River Near Oskaloosa | 4,480 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 3.
Boat launches
- Avian Court Appanoose County
- Husky Place Appanoose County
- Hornet Place Appanoose County
- 200th Avenue Appanoose County
- County Road S70 Appanoose County
- 198th Place Marion County
Track Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 3 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 Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 3
Where does the data for Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 3 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 Miami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 3.