North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17 dam
North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17
North Pigeon Creek Watershed Site 17, located in Crescent, Iowa, is a vital water resource managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS. This Earth dam, completed in 1973, primarily serves the purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, and also contributes to flood risk reduction in the area. With a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet and a low hazard potential, this structure plays a crucial role in water management within the Pottawattamie County.
The dam, standing at a height of 66 feet, is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting processes to ensure its functionality and safety. Its location along the TR-Pigeon Creek and its relatively small drainage area of 0.08 square miles make it a key component in the overall water management strategy within the watershed. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks.
Overall, North Pigeon Creek Watershed Site 17 is a crucial infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and monitor. With its strategic location, purposeful design, and state regulation, this dam serves as a significant asset in water management, flood protection, and environmental conservation efforts in the region. Further research and assessment are essential to ensure the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of this important water resource structure.
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 North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Boyer River At Logan | 520 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Omaha | 34,200 cfs | → |
| Big Papillion Cr | 74 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Hancock | 326 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 165 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn River At Waterloo | 1,650 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17.
Boat launches
- Dodge Park Road , 68112:68152 Omaha
- Desoto Bend Nwr
- Nebraska Boat Ramp
- Park Road Council Bluffs
- Main Boat Ramp
- Blair City Boat Ramp
Track North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17 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 North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17
Where does the data for North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17 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 North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17.