Klinker Dam dam
Klinker Dam
Klinker Dam, located in Lucas, Iowa, is a privately-owned structure designed by the NRCS for grade stabilization along Tr. Hoosier Creek. Completed in 2009, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 375 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. With a normal storage of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.3 acres, Klinker Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Klinker Dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam serves a primary purpose of grade stabilization, with a spillway type classified as uncontrolled. The risk assessment for Klinker Dam is moderate, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Klinker Dam not only for its engineering design and functionality but also for its role in mitigating potential risks and promoting sustainable water management practices in Clarke County, Iowa. Its location in a rural setting and connection to Tr. Hoosier Creek highlight the intersection of human infrastructure and natural water systems, underscoring the importance of responsible dam ownership and maintenance in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Klinker Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson River At Davis City | 8,610 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 1,480 cfs | → |
| South River Near Ackworth | 1,990 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chariton River Near Promise City | 284 cfs | → |
| White Breast Creek Near Dallas | 3,200 cfs | → |
| Middle River Near Indianola | 1,120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Klinker Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 34 Clarke County
- Decatur County
- Pershing Street Warren County
- 118th Avenue Warren County
- Red Haw Nature Trail Lucas County
Track Klinker 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 Klinker Dam
Where does the data for Klinker 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 Klinker Dam.