West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 44-A dam
West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 44-A
West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 44-A, located in Woodbury County, Iowa, is a notable earth dam constructed in 1997 by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Standing at a height of 27 feet and stretching 652 feet in length, this dam boasts a storage capacity of 142 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9.9 acres. Situated on the TR-Wolf Creek, this structure is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, highlighting its importance in flood risk reduction within the region.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 44-A plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area. Although its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam remains a key asset for emergency preparedness and risk mitigation. Owned by the local government and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this site underscores the collaborative efforts needed to safeguard water resources and enhance environmental sustainability in the Little Sioux River watershed.
As a significant component of the water infrastructure in Iowa, West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 44-A serves as a testament to the importance of responsible dam management and regulation. With its primary focus on fire protection, stock, and small fish pond functions, this earth dam stands as a critical structure for maintaining water quality, ensuring public safety, and supporting ecological diversity in the region. Its strategic location, efficient design, and regulatory compliance make it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand and contribute to 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 West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 44-A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Ditch At Hornick | 80 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River At Correctionville | 1,610 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At James | 613 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Mapleton | 314 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Sioux City | 27,600 cfs | → |
| Omaha Cr At Homer | 40 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 44-A.
Track West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 44-A 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 West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 44-A
Where does the data for West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 44-A 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 West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 44-A.