Buss Dam dam
Buss Dam
Buss Dam, located in Logan, Iowa, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1996 by the USDA NRCS. This dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management along the TR-Timber Creek. With a dam height of 34 feet and a length of 270 feet, Buss Dam has a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 19 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2 acres.
The dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and is classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Although the condition of the dam has not been rated, it is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state regulatory agency. The spillway type is uncontrolled with no outlet gates, and the dam is primarily constructed of earth with a soil foundation.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Buss Dam will find its design and purpose intriguing, as it plays a vital role in managing water resources for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond activities in the area. The dam's location along TR-Timber Creek within the Rock Island District adds to its significance in maintaining the local ecosystem. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Buss Dam represents a well-maintained structure that contributes to the overall water management efforts in Harrison County, Iowa.
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 Buss Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Boyer River At Logan | 432 cfs | → |
| Soldier River At Pisgah | 125 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Omaha | 29,100 cfs | → |
| Big Papillion Cr | 38 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Hancock | 313 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River Near Turin | 1,680 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buss Dam.
Boat launches
- Desoto Bend Nwr
- Dodge Park Road , 68112:68152 Omaha
- Blair City Boat Ramp
- Nebraska Boat Ramp
- Park Road Council Bluffs
- Main Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Missouri Valley City Park
- Hitchcock County Nature Center
- Wilson Island State Rec Area
- Arrowhead Park
- N. P. Dodge Mem Park
- Glenn Cunningham Lake
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About Buss Dam
Where does the data for Buss 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 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 Buss Dam.