Located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, the Simon Run Watershed Site 5-2 is a crucial water resource managed by the local government.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Iowa DNR, this site serves various purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and irrigation. The earth dam, standing at 30 feet tall and 510 feet long, was completed in 1976 and provides a storage capacity of 113 acre-feet.
With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the Simon Run Watershed Site 5-2 plays a significant role in water management and climate resilience in the region. The site covers a surface area of 6.7 acres and has a drainage area of 0.18 square miles, ensuring efficient water storage and management. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, this site exemplifies responsible water resource management in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
510 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SIMONS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
113 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Missouri River At Omaha
|
17700cfs |
Big Papillion Cr
|
38cfs |
Boyer River At Logan
|
417cfs |
West Nishnabotna River At Hancock
|
154cfs |
Elkhorn River At Waterloo
|
1120cfs |
Soldier River At Pisgah
|
112cfs |
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Hitchcock County Nature Center
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N. P. Dodge Mem Park
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Friendship City Park
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Arrowhead Park
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