Moorewood Farms Dam, located in Hardin, Iowa, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1975.
Wind
Humidity
With a height of 34 feet and a length of 350 feet, this dam serves primarily for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. It has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.1 acres, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Moorewood Farms Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. Situated along the TR-Iowa River in Steamboat Rock, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and effectiveness for both water supply and environmental conservation purposes.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-IOWA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.34 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
South Fork Iowa River Ne Of New Providence
|
79cfs |
Iowa River Near Rowan
|
195cfs |
Beaver Creek At New Hartford
|
123cfs |
Boone River Near Webster City
|
232cfs |
Iowa River At Marshalltown
|
1040cfs |
West Fork Cedar River At Finchford
|
502cfs |