Lake Iowa Park Dam dam
Lake Iowa Park Dam
Lake Iowa Park Dam, located in Wichita Falls, Texas, serves as a vital water supply source for the surrounding community. Constructed in 1950, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans a length of 2070 feet, with a storage capacity of 6865 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency.
The dam, built on Stevens Creek, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 305 feet and is equipped with three uncontrolled and six valve outlet gates. While the dam's hazard potential is not available, its risk assessment is rated as moderate. Despite its condition being unrated, Lake Iowa Park Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and mitigating the impacts of climate variability on water supply. With its strategic location and design, the dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence and environmental stewardship in water management.
As a centerpiece of water resource infrastructure in Wichita Falls, Lake Iowa Park Dam contributes to the local economy, environmental sustainability, and community resilience. Its importance as a water supply source underscores the significance of effective dam management practices and regulatory oversight. With ongoing monitoring and maintenance, the dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose of providing reliable water storage and distribution for the region, showcasing the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation in safeguarding vital resources for future generations.
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 Lake Iowa Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Rv At Wichita Falls | 42 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Electra | 2 cfs | → |
| Holliday Ck At Wichita Falls | 3 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Burkburnett | 75 cfs | → |
| S Side Canal Nr Dundee | 21 cfs | → |
| Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Iowa Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Wichita County
- Lake Wichita Boat Ramp
- Archer County
- Boat Ramp Road Clay County
- Pawnee Trail 498, Clay County
- Fm 2606 Clay County
Track Lake Iowa Park 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 Lake Iowa Park Dam
Where does the data for Lake Iowa Park 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 Not Available 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 Lake Iowa Park Dam.