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Cramer Farms Dam, located in Union County, Iowa, is a privately-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and stretches 430 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 173 acre-feet and a surface area of 6.2 acres, the dam serves the surrounding area by providing essential water resources for various needs.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Cramer Farms Dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has no outlet gates or locks associated with it. Overall, Cramer Farms Dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure for a changing climate.
Year_Completed | 1976 |
Dam_Height | 31 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-TWO MILE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 430 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 6.2 |
Drainage_Area | 0.81 |
Nid_Storage | 173 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 31 |
MIDDLE RACCOON RIVER NEAR BAYARD | 96cfs |
FOURMILE CREEK NEAR ANKENY | 36cfs |
MIDDLE RACCOON RIVER AT PANORA | 118cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER NEAR SAYLORVILLE | 3030cfs |
BEAVER CREEK NEAR GRIMES | 113cfs |
THOMPSON RIVER AT DAVIS CITY | 74cfs |
EAST FORK 102 RIVER AT BEDFORD | 3cfs |