Three Mile Creek Watershed Site 14-M in Union, Iowa, is a flood risk reduction dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1976.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 360 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam serves a critical purpose in protecting the surrounding area from flooding along Three Mile Creek.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this dam is state-regulated and permitted, with regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it also serves other functions for the local community. With a drainage area of 0.23 square miles and a surface area of 6.7 acres, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Located in Talmage and owned by the local government, Three Mile Creek Watershed Site 14-M is a significant infrastructure project in the area. With its strategic design and operation, this dam contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource and climate initiatives for enthusiasts in the field.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
360 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-THREE MILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.23 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Raccoon River At Van Meter
|
1640cfs |
South Raccoon River At Redfield
|
268cfs |
Raccoon River Near West Des Moines
|
1300cfs |
North River Near Norwalk
|
48cfs |
Thompson River At Davis City
|
22cfs |
Middle River Near Indianola
|
48cfs |