Weber Creek Subwatershed Site 3-4287 is a low hazard potential earth dam located in Woodbury County, Iowa.
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Constructed in 1955 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. With a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 3 acres and has a drainage area of 0.29 square miles.
Managed by the local government, the dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement. The dam has a structural height of 31 feet and a length of 425 feet, with an uncontrolled spillway type. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, the risk assessment is moderate (3), indicating a need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures in the future. Located in Turin, Iowa along the TR-Weber Creek, this site provides valuable water resource management for the surrounding area and demonstrates the importance of dam infrastructure in mitigating flood risks and providing essential water resources for various purposes.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
425 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEBER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
0.29 |
Nid Storage |
46 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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