The Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-47-1 is a crucial water resource located in Shelby, Iowa, specifically in the city of Woodbine.
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Managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this site serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, with a surface area of 5.2 acres and a drainage area of 0.34 square miles.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Mill Picayune Watershed Site P-47-1 is regulated and inspected by the Iowa DNR. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam plays a crucial role in water management for the TR-Picayune Creek and surrounding areas. The site does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared yet, but it meets regulatory guidelines and is equipped with uncontrolled spillways for water management. Overall, this watershed site is a key component in the water resource infrastructure of the region, ensuring both water supply and flood protection for the local community.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
410 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PICAYUNE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.34 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Boyer River At Logan
|
417cfs |
Soldier River At Pisgah
|
112cfs |
Little Sioux River Near Turin
|
1040cfs |
Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin
|
158cfs |
West Nishnabotna River At Hancock
|
154cfs |
Maple River At Mapleton
|
323cfs |