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Ralston Subwatershed Site 2-2, located in Washta, Iowa, is a crucial water resource managed by the Local Government and regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This site, designed by the USDA NRCS, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. The primary dam type is earth, with a height of 43 feet and a length of 412 feet, completed in 1969.
With a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, Ralston Subwatershed Site 2-2 covers a surface area of 3 acres and drains a 0.34 square mile drainage area into the TR-Little Sioux River. The hazard potential of this site is rated as low, with a moderate risk level of 3. While the condition assessment is not rated and the emergency action plan status is unknown, this site plays a significant role in water resource management and protection in Cherokee County, Iowa.
Overall, Ralston Subwatershed Site 2-2 stands as a vital infrastructure for water management, flood risk reduction, and environmental conservation in the region. Its strategic location, low hazard potential, and multiple purposes make it a crucial asset for ensuring water security, wildlife habitat preservation, and community safety in the surrounding area.
Year_Completed | 1969 |
Dam_Height | 43 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-LITTLE SIOUX RIVER |
Dam_Length | 412 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3 |
Drainage_Area | 0.34 |
Nid_Storage | 83 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 43 |
FLOYD RIVER AT JAMES | 157cfs |
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT LINN GROVE | 733cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT SIOUX CITY | 27700cfs |
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CORRECTIONVILLE | 1100cfs |
ROCK RIVER NEAR ROCK VALLEY | 264cfs |
WEST FORK DITCH AT HORNICK | 80cfs |
OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER | 64cfs |