Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17 is a crucial water resource site located in Red Oak, Iowa, along the TR-NISHNABOTA RIVER.
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Owned by the local government, this site was designed by USDA NRCS and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 1971, the primary purpose of this earth dam is for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond use, with additional benefits for flood risk reduction.
With a dam height of 22 feet and a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, this site covers a surface area of 5.1 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.28 square miles. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment. While the site has not been inspected recently, it is considered to have a moderate risk level (3) and does not meet all emergency action plan guidelines. As a key part of the watershed infrastructure in Montgomery County, Iowa, Stennett-Red Oak Watershed Site 17 plays a vital role in maintaining water resources and managing flood risk in the area.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
477 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NISHNABOTA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.28 |
Nid Storage |
69 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Legion City Park
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Viking Lake State Park Campground
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Viking Lake State Park
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