Muscatine Power & Water Dam dam
Muscatine Power & Water Dam
The Muscatine Power & Water Dam, located in Muscatine, Iowa, is a significant earth dam completed in 1985 with a height of 26 feet and a length of 610 feet. It serves as a water resource infrastructure along the TR- Donnelly Creek, providing a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and a normal storage of 44 acre-feet. The dam is owned and regulated by the local government and falls under the jurisdiction of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
The dam has a spillway type of uncontrolled and is classified with a significant hazard potential. While its condition assessment is not rated, the risk assessment is moderate. The dam's purpose is primarily for water resource management, with a focus on other associated purposes. It is designed by Stanley Consultants and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Iowa DNR. Overall, the Muscatine Power & Water Dam plays a crucial role in water management and environmental protection in the area.
With its strategic location in Muscatine, Iowa, the Muscatine Power & Water Dam contributes to the sustainable utilization of water resources in the region. As a key earth dam structure along the TR- Donnelly Creek, it not only provides essential water storage but also helps mitigate flood risks and ensure water quality. The dam's construction, operation, and maintenance are closely monitored by state regulatory agencies to ensure its integrity and safety for the surrounding communities. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals can appreciate the vital role that the Muscatine Power & Water Dam plays in preserving the local ecosystem and supporting sustainable water management practices.
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 Muscatine Power & Water Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar River Near Conesville | 6,160 cfs | → |
| Iowa River At Wapello | 10,200 cfs | → |
| Iowa River Near Lone Tree | 3,230 cfs | → |
| Edwards River Near New Boston | 264 cfs | → |
| Hoover Crk At Hoover Nat.Hist.Site West Branch | 2 cfs | → |
| Pope Creek Near Keithsburg | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Muscatine Power & Water Dam.
Boat launches
- 120th Street Louisa County
- F Avenue 9777, Louisa County
- Muscatine County
- 78th Street Louisa County
- Sand Road Southeast Johnson County
Track Muscatine Power & Water 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 Muscatine Power & Water Dam
Where does the data for Muscatine Power & Water 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 Muscatine Power & Water Dam.