Bacon Creek Watershed Site K-1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: January 3, 2026
Located in Woodbury County, Iowa, the Bacon Creek Watershed Site K-1 is a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1976.
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Summary
Situated near the TR-Floyd River in Sioux City, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and has a length of 370 feet, providing a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Bacon Creek Watershed Site K-1 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Serving multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and flood risk reduction, this watershed site covers a drainage area of 0.21 square miles and has a surface area of 6 acres. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, this structure has been maintained to meet regulatory standards and ensure the safety of the community.
With its location in a high-risk flood zone, Bacon Creek Watershed Site K-1 remains a critical infrastructure asset in the region, contributing to the overall water resource management and climate resilience efforts. Supported by local government ownership and oversight, this earth dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies to mitigate flood risks, protect communities, and safeguard the environment.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
370 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FLOYD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.21 |
Nid Storage |
74 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Floyd River At James
|
187cfs |
Missouri River At Sioux City
|
13600cfs |
Perry Creek Near Milnerville
|
25cfs |
Omaha Cr At Homer
|
45cfs |
Little Sioux River At Correctionville
|
327cfs |
West Fork Ditch At Hornick
|
80cfs |
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.
Bacon Creek Watershed Site K-1