Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 27-P in Iowa is a local government-owned dam designed by USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at 23 feet in height and stretches 460 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-South Wyacondah River, this dam serves to reduce flood risks in the area and covers a drainage area of 0.31 square miles.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam has not been inspected in recent years. Despite lacking emergency action plans and updated contact information, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 27-P a fascinating site for further exploration and study.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH WYACONDAH RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.31 |
Nid Storage |
93 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
Fox River At Bloomfield
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7cfs |
Chariton River Near Moulton
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34cfs |
Chariton River At Livonia
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45cfs |
Des Moines River At Ottumwa
|
1090cfs |
Chariton River Near Rathbun
|
14cfs |
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
|
1800cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Fisher
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McGowen Rec Area
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Drakesville City Park
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Lake Wapello State Park
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Lake Wapello State Park Campground
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