Louisa County Raodgrade Dam 36-73-3 dam
Louisa County Raodgrade Dam 36-73-3
Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 36-73-3, located in Oakville, Iowa, is a local government-owned structure designed by Robert Simmering, the county engineer. Completed in 2002, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans 530 feet in length, serving the primary purpose of grade stabilization along TR- Smith Creek. With a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 36-73-3 is classified as a low-hazard structure with a moderate risk level. This uncontrolled spillway structure, with a surface area of 5.9 acres, helps regulate water flow and mitigate potential flooding risks. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, regular state inspections ensure its operational integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
As a part of the Rock Island District, Louisa County Roadgrade Dam 36-73-3 contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region. With a focus on grade stabilization and water flow regulation, this dam exemplifies the importance of infrastructure in climate resilience and resource sustainability for enthusiasts of water resources and climate management.
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 Louisa County Raodgrade Dam 36-73-3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa River At Wapello | 11,400 cfs | → |
| Edwards River Near New Boston | 246 cfs | → |
| Pope Creek Near Keithsburg | 107 cfs | → |
| Henderson Creek Near Oquawka | 325 cfs | → |
| Big Creek Near Mt. Pleasant | 148 cfs | → |
| Cedar River Near Conesville | 6,760 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Louisa County Raodgrade Dam 36-73-3.
Boat launches
- 78th Street Louisa County
- Prairie Street 5882, Louisa County
- Prairie Street 5898, Louisa County
- F Avenue 9777, Louisa County
- 20th Street 1000, Louisa County
- Diversion Channel Des Moines County
Track Louisa County Raodgrade Dam 36-73-3 in the Snoflo app
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About Louisa County Raodgrade Dam 36-73-3
Where does the data for Louisa County Raodgrade Dam 36-73-3 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 Louisa County Raodgrade Dam 36-73-3.