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Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 10 is a vital water resource in the state of Iowa, serving multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance. This earth dam, completed in 1976, stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 336 feet, with a storage capacity of 44 acre-feet. Located on the TR-South Wyacondah River in Davis County, Iowa, this site is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, Big Wyacondah Watershed Site 10 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it meets the necessary regulations and guidelines for emergency action planning. With a relatively small drainage area of 0.12 square miles and a surface area of 3 acres, this site plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction and water resource management in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this site a fascinating example of sustainable water infrastructure in action.
Year_Completed | 1976 |
Dam_Height | 26 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-SOUTH WYACONDAH RIVER |
Dam_Length | 336 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3 |
Drainage_Area | 0.12 |
Nid_Storage | 44 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 26 |
WALNUT CREEK NEAR HARTWICK | 10cfs |
RICHLAND CREEK NEAR HAVEN | 8cfs |
FOX RIVER AT BLOOMFIELD | 7cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER NEAR TRACY | 5810cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER AT KEOSAUQUA | 6330cfs |
IOWA RIVER NEAR BELLE PLAINE | 1190cfs |
CEDAR CREEK NEAR BUSSEY | 21cfs |