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TURNER DAM

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Soil Dam Tr-Squaw Creek
April 20, 2025


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Turner Dam, located in Indianola, Iowa, was completed in 1977 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. With a dam height of 29 feet and a length of 600 feet, the structure provides a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.9 acres. The dam is situated on the TR-SQUAW CREEK, within the jurisdiction of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Turner Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled and it is primarily constructed from earth and soil foundations. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures. The structure does not have outlet gates and has not been formally assessed for its condition, emergency action plan, or inundation maps. Overall, Turner Dam is a significant resource for water management and conservation in the region, with implications for local climate resilience and ecological sustainability.

Year_Completed 1977
Dam_Height 29
River_Or_Stream TR-SQUAW CREEK
Dam_Length 600
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 7.9
Drainage_Area 0.26
Nid_Storage 104
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 29
       

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