Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam dam
Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam
The Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam, located in Twin View Heights, Iowa, was completed in 2000 by the USDA NRCS and serves the primary purpose of irrigation. This earth dam stands at 33 feet high and stretches 400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet. While the dam is classified as low hazard potential, it is considered to have a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Situated on the Tr- Iowa River, the Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam remains an essential structure for irrigation purposes. With its uncontrolled spillway and soil foundation, the dam is designed to withstand potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding areas.
As water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates, it is important to recognize the significance of structures like the Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam in sustaining agricultural activities and managing water flow in the region. By understanding the design, purpose, and risk assessment of such dams, enthusiasts can contribute to efforts aimed at enhancing water resource management and climate resilience 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa River At Marengo | 3,750 cfs | → |
| Big Bear Creek At Ladora | 508 cfs | → |
| Iowa River Near Belle Plaine | 3,140 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek Near Hartwick | 108 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Oxford | 103 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Elberon | 203 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam.
Boat launches
- 216th Street Iowa County
- State Highway 21 Iowa County
- 360th Street Tama County
- P Avenue Tama County
- J Avenue Northeast 201, Cedar Rapids
- Poplar Avenue Northeast Big Grove Township
Track Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam
Where does the data for Marengo Golf & Country Club 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 Marengo Golf & Country Club Dam.