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Located in Nodaway, Iowa, the Walters Creek Watershed Site 24-4 is a critical water resource managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS. This site serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. Built in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 54 acre-feet over a drainage area of 0.22 square miles.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a length of 650 feet and a surface area of 6 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the site has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the Iowa DNR regulates and inspects the dam, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a risk management plan in place, the Walters Creek Watershed Site 24-4 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
This watershed site, situated along the TR-KEMP CREEK, is an integral part of the Kansas City District's water infrastructure. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Walters Creek Watershed Site 24-4 is a testament to effective collaboration between federal and local agencies in safeguarding water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year_Completed | 1968 |
Dam_Height | 29 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-KEMP CREEK |
Dam_Length | 650 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 6 |
Drainage_Area | 0.22 |
Nid_Storage | 82 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 29 |
LITTLE PLATTE RIVER AT SMITHVILLE | 8cfs |
NODAWAY RIVER NEAR GRAHAM | 262cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON | 203cfs |
BLUE EARTH RIVER NEAR RAPIDAN | 1200cfs |
PLATTE RIVER NEAR AGENCY | 310cfs |
PLATTE RIVER AT SHARPS STATION | 518cfs |
WATONWAN RIVER NEAR GARDEN CITY | 443cfs |