Fleming Dam, located in Benton County, Iowa, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS.
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The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation. With a height of 17 feet and a length of 490 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.2 square miles. It is situated on TR-PRATT CREEK and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Despite being classified as a low-hazard dam, Fleming Dam poses a moderate risk due to its condition being not rated. The dam has not been inspected recently, and its emergency action plan status is unknown. With a spillway type of "Uncontrolled," the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. It is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition and management of Fleming Dam to ensure the safety and functionality of this critical infrastructure in Iowa.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
490 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PRATT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
63 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
Wolf Creek Near Dysart
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35cfs |
Salt Creek Near Elberon
|
42cfs |
Black Hawk Creek At Hudson
|
103cfs |
Cedar River At Waterloo
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2090cfs |
Iowa River Near Belle Plaine
|
966cfs |
Wapsipinicon River At Independence
|
168cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Rodgers County Park
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Hickory Hills Park - La Porte City
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Milroy Access
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McFarlane Park
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Minne Estema Park
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Hoefle - Dulin Area County Park
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