Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam dam
Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam
Located in Dubuque, Iowa, the Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam is a vital structure designed to manage stormwater and prevent flooding along the Bee Branch stream. Built in 2004 by Veenstra and Kimm, Inc., this earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and spans 357 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a valuable resource for the local community.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory, with a moderate risk level. In case of emergencies, no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is currently in place, highlighting the need for proper risk management measures to be implemented to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation events.
With its strategic location and critical role in stormwater management, the Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam represents a key infrastructure asset in Dubuque, Iowa. As climate change continues to impact water resources and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, the importance of well-maintained dams like this one cannot be overstated in safeguarding communities and enhancing resilience against flooding.
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 Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sinsinawa River Near Menominee | 21 cfs | → |
| Grant River At Burton | 241 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Rockville | 182 cfs | → |
| North Fork Maquoketa River Near Fulton | 329 cfs | → |
| Apple River Near Hanover | 79 cfs | → |
| Maquoketa River Near Maquoketa | 1,110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam.
Boat launches
- Admiral Sheehy Drive Dubuque
- A Y Macdonald Park
- Boat Ramp Road East Dubuque
- Chavenelle Road Dubuque
- Riverside Road Dubuque County
- Mississippi River -- Sandy Hook Landing
Campgrounds
- Heritage Campground & Pond
- Miller Riverview City Park
- Miller Riverview Park & Campground
- Dubuque Yacht Basin And Rv Park
- Swiss Valley County Park Campground
- Swiss Valley County Park
Fishing spots
Track Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam
Where does the data for Carter Road Stormwater Detention 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 High 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 Carter Road Stormwater Detention Dam.