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GREEN DAM

RESERVOIR LEVELS
Soil Dam Tr-Indian Creek
April 20, 2025


40°F

Overnight

53°F

Sunday

10mph

Windspeed

63%

Humidity

Green Dam is a privately owned earth dam located in Mingo, Polk County, Iowa, along TR-Indian Creek. Built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. It stands at 30 feet high, with a length of 371 feet and a storage capacity of 49 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.

Despite its low hazard potential, Green Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating some potential risks that need to be managed. While the dam's condition has not been formally rated, it has not undergone any major modifications since its completion. Emergency action plans and inundation maps have not been prepared for the dam, highlighting the need for further risk management measures to be put in place. Given its importance for fire protection and water storage, Green Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

Year_Completed 1961
Dam_Height 30
River_Or_Stream TR-INDIAN CREEK
Dam_Length 371
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 3.5
Drainage_Area 0.16
Nid_Storage 49
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 30
       

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