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Little Egypt Subwatershed 4-2772 in Woodbury, Iowa is a locally owned earth dam completed in 1961 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at 58 feet tall, with a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.7 acres. The dam, located in HORNICK, plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction and is regulated by the Iowa DNR, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the TR-WEST FORK LITTLE SIOUX RIV watershed. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's structural integrity and functionality are maintained under the supervision of the local government. As a key component of water resource management in the region, Little Egypt Subwatershed 4-2772 contributes to environmental conservation and climate resilience efforts, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure development for water and climate enthusiasts alike.
Year_Completed | 1961 |
Dam_Height | 58 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-WEST FORK LITTLE SIOUX RIV |
Dam_Length | 400 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 2.7 |
Drainage_Area | 0.27 |
Nid_Storage | 61 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 58 |
ELKHORN RIVER AT WEST POINT | 1010cfs |
HAINES BRANCH AT SW 56TH ST. AT LINCOLN | 8cfs |
NISHNABOTNA RIVER ABOVE HAMBURG | 601cfs |
WAHOO CREEK AT ITHACA | 65cfs |
SOLDIER RIVER AT PISGAH | 145cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT OMAHA | 30900cfs |
SALT CREEK AT ROCA | 8cfs |