Lundell Dam dam
Lundell Dam
Lundell Dam, located in Cherokee, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by the NRCS and completed in 1999. The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and creating a small fish pond for stock. With a height of 34 feet and a length of 352 feet, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 31 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. It is situated on the TR-Little Sioux River and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Lundell Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a condition assessment that is currently not rated. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 2 feet. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have outlet gates or associated structures. While the dam is inspected, permitted, and regulated by state authorities, there is no information available on the frequency of inspections or the emergency action plan preparedness.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Lundell Dam will find it to be a unique structure that plays a crucial role in fire protection and aquatic habitat creation in the region. The dam's location on the Little Sioux River and its modest storage capacity make it an important asset for the local community. However, further information on its condition assessment, risk management measures, and emergency preparedness could provide a more comprehensive understanding of its overall impact and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Lundell Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux River At Linn Grove | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Little Sioux River At Correctionville | 2,650 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At Alton | 258 cfs | → |
| Ocheyedan River Near Spencer | 469 cfs | → |
| North Raccoon River Near Sac City | 426 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At James | 755 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lundell Dam.
Track Lundell Dam 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 Lundell Dam
Where does the data for Lundell 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 Lundell Dam.