Kruger Dam dam
Kruger Dam
Kruger Dam, located in Greene County, Iowa, was completed in 2013 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction and grade stabilization along Cedar Creek. The earth dam stands at 38 feet high and stretches 292 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.08 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been officially rated for its condition.
The dam, which is privately owned, plays a key role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Its strategic location in Jefferson, Iowa, contributes to the overall water resource management in the region, helping to control the flow of water and mitigate risks during heavy rainfall. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, Kruger Dam is a significant asset in safeguarding the local community and infrastructure from water-related disasters.
While Kruger Dam has not undergone recent inspections or assessments, its construction and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to enhancing water resource management in the area. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water availability, structures like Kruger Dam play a vital role in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of water resources in Iowa. With its modest storage capacity and low hazard potential, Kruger Dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive flood risk reduction measures in the face of a changing climate.
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 Kruger Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Raccoon River Near Jefferson | 1,150 cfs | → |
| North Raccoon River Near Sac City | 426 cfs | → |
| Middle Raccoon River Near Bayard | 204 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Near Stratford | 3,940 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Fort Dodge | 3,000 cfs | → |
| Middle Raccoon River At Panora | 192 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kruger Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake View
- Crescent Park Drive Lake View
- Guthrie County
- Hawkeye Lane Boone County
- 162nd Lane Boone County
- Copperas Trail Webster County
Track Kruger 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 Kruger Dam
Where does the data for Kruger 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 Kruger Dam.