Mule Creek Watershed Sta 97+60 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Mills County, Iowa, the Mule Creek Watershed Sta 97+60 is a vital resource managed by the local government for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1955 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet with a length of 445 feet, providing a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet to serve the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 1.34 square miles and a surface area of 10.7 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction for the community.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this structure represents a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level of 3. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type, the Mule Creek Watershed Sta 97+60 is equipped to handle emergency situations efficiently. While the condition assessment remains unrated, the dam is regularly inspected, ensuring its integrity and functionality. With its location in the Mule Creek watershed and its proximity to the TR-Mule Creek, this dam serves as a key asset in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Overall, the Mule Creek Watershed Sta 97+60 stands as a testament to effective collaboration between local and federal agencies in ensuring water security and environmental protection. With its historical significance and ongoing role in flood risk reduction, this earth dam serves as a critical infrastructure for safeguarding the community against potential hazards and promoting sustainable water management practices in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam exemplifies the intersection of engineering, conservation, and community resilience in addressing the challenges of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
445 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MULE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.7 |
Drainage Area |
1.34 |
Nid Storage |
152 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
West Nishnabotna River At Randolph
|
512cfs |
Weeping Water Creek At Union
|
20cfs |
East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak
|
305cfs |
Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg
|
1190cfs |
Missouri River At Nebraska City
|
24100cfs |
Missouri River At Omaha
|
18800cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Mule Creek Watershed Sta 97+60