Indian Creek Watershed Site 13, located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, is a crucial local government-owned earth dam completed in 1967 by USDA NRCS.
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This dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.8 acres. The dam, standing at 36 feet tall and spanning 796 feet in length, plays a key role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this dam on the TR-Indian Creek is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being rated as low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not assessed. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, it is essential for the authorities to continuously monitor and implement effective risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and environment. Indian Creek Watershed Site 13 serves as a significant infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
796 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR-INDIAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.24 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
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