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The Weber Creek Subwatershed Site M-15543 in Woodbury County, Iowa, is a dam constructed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes, as well as flood risk reduction. Located in the city of Turin, the earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and spans 250 feet, with a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. The dam sits on the TR-East Fork Wolf Creek and is regulated by the Iowa DNR, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the Weber Creek dam has not been officially rated for its condition. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a drainage area of 0.27 square miles, serving a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. This site is of interest to water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its historical significance, regulatory oversight, and role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding community.
Year_Completed | 1956 |
Dam_Height | 35 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-EAST FORK WOLF CREEK |
Dam_Length | 250 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 5 |
Drainage_Area | 0.27 |
Nid_Storage | 137 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 35 |