Turkey Cr Watershed Site 58-3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Turkey Creek Watershed Site 58-3 in Anita, Iowa, is a locally owned and regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1969, this earth dam stands at 32 feet tall and spans 486 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. The dam serves to reduce flood risks and covers a drainage area of 0.28 square miles, with a surface area of 5 acres.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been inspected or assessed for emergency preparedness in recent years. Situated within the Omaha District, the Turkey Creek Watershed Site 58-3 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding and providing essential water resources for local wildlife and agriculture.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk management measures at sites like Turkey Creek Watershed Site 58-3 becomes increasingly vital. With its strategic location and multiple purposes, this dam serves as a valuable asset in the Cass County region, highlighting the significance of sustainable water management practices for the resilience of communities and ecosystems in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
486 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.28 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 58-3