Midwest Oilseeds Dam dam
Midwest Oilseeds Dam
Midwest Oilseeds Dam, located in Dallas County, Iowa, was completed in 2000 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. The dam, with a height of 51 feet and a length of 610 feet, has a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 14.2 acres. It is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam, constructed primarily of earth and stone materials, poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not had any emergency action plans prepared or updated. The surrounding area is at a low risk of inundation, and the dam is not under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Overall, Midwest Oilseeds Dam serves as a vital resource for water management in the region and plays a crucial role in supporting various agricultural and environmental activities in the area.
As an essential infrastructure for water resource management in Iowa, Midwest Oilseeds Dam provides valuable benefits such as flood protection, irrigation, and recreational opportunities. Owned privately, the dam is situated along the TR- Middle Raccoon River and is managed for the benefit of the local community. With its strategic location and storage capacity, the dam plays a significant role in ensuring water availability and security in the region. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts alike can appreciate the importance of Midwest Oilseeds Dam in supporting sustainable water management practices and environmental conservation efforts in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Midwest Oilseeds Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Raccoon River At Redfield | 692 cfs | → |
| Raccoon River At Van Meter | 2,970 cfs | → |
| Middle Raccoon River At Panora | 243 cfs | → |
| Raccoon River Near West Des Moines | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Grimes | 643 cfs | → |
| Raccoon River At 63rd Street At Des Moines | 3,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Midwest Oilseeds Dam.
Boat launches
- 360th Street Dallas County
- 120th Street Madison County
- Country Club Boulevard Clive
- Walnut Woods Drive West Des Moines
- Raccoon River Park Trail West Des Moines
- Northwest 70th Avenue Johnston
Track Midwest Oilseeds Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Midwest Oilseeds Dam
Where does the data for Midwest Oilseeds 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 Midwest Oilseeds Dam.