Located in Mills County, Iowa, Pony Creek Watershed Site 7 is a local government-owned dam designed by the USDA NRCS.
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This earth dam, completed in 1965, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 628 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.9 acres, draining an area of 0.18 square miles.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Pony Creek Watershed Site 7 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced in accordance with state guidelines. The dam has been classified as having low hazard potential and a moderate risk level, with a condition assessment of not rated. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and is designed to withstand potential flood events and ensure the safety of the surrounding community in Pacific Junction.
With Congressman Cindy Axne representing the area, Pony Creek Watershed Site 7 stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the role of such dams in maintaining ecological balance, water supply sustainability, and disaster risk reduction in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
628 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PONY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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17500cfs |
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508cfs |
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4750cfs |
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38cfs |
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|
20cfs |
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Pony Creek Co Park
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Glenwood Lake Park
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FAMCamp
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Offutt AFB Military
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Camp Wakonda
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