Dan Bruggemeyer Road Structure dam
Dan Bruggemeyer Road Structure
The Dan Bruggemeyer Road Structure in Iowa was completed in 2000 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the Trib-Big Creek. This private earth dam structure stands at 27 feet tall and stretches 580 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. Located in Lowell, Henry County, this low hazard potential structure serves to protect the surrounding area from erosion and flooding.
Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the Dan Bruggemeyer Road Structure remains in good condition and is not rated for any potential hazards. With a primarily stone core and soil foundation, this earth dam provides vital protection for a drainage area of 0.15 square miles. Although there are no associated locks or spillways, this structure plays a crucial role in maintaining the stability of the surrounding environment and water resources for the community of Lowell.
Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience will appreciate the essential role that structures like the Dan Bruggemeyer Road play in safeguarding against erosion and flooding in rural areas. With its modest size and low hazard potential, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive infrastructure development in protecting our natural resources and communities from the impacts of climate change.
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 Dan Bruggemeyer Road Structure -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Near Mt. Pleasant | 7 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Oakland Mills | 49 cfs | → |
| Skunk River At Augusta | 2,010 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Keosauqua | 6,530 cfs | → |
| Iowa River At Wapello | 9,450 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At St. Francisville | 6,530 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dan Bruggemeyer Road Structure.
Boat launches
- High Street Burlington
- Van Buren County
- Dogwood Avenue Washington County
- Jersey Avenue Van Buren County
- Des Moines County
- Schuyler Street Oquawka
Track Dan Bruggemeyer Road Structure 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 Dan Bruggemeyer Road Structure
Where does the data for Dan Bruggemeyer Road Structure 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 Dan Bruggemeyer Road Structure.