Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a, located in Cass County, Iowa, is a vital water resource managed by the local government with oversight from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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This earth dam, completed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management, as well as flood risk reduction. With a dam height of 28 feet and a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, the site covers a surface area of 5 acres and drains a 0.26 square mile watershed.
Despite the low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the condition of the dam at Turkey Cr Watershed Site 10-5a is currently not rated. However, it is regularly inspected and maintained by state regulatory agencies to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. The site also benefits from the presence of an uncontrolled spillway and has a history of no recorded maximum discharge events. Overall, this watershed site plays a crucial role in water management and protection within the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable resource utilization and climate resilience efforts in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
502 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LONE TREE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.26 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sunnyside Park Campground
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Cold Spring Park
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Cocklin Fish Farm
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Lake Anita State Park Campground
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