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Weber Creek Subwatershed Site 5-4460, located in Woodbury County, Iowa, is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS. The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction in the area. With a height of 41 feet and a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating potential hazards.
This dam, situated on the TR-East Fork Wolf Creek, covers a drainage area of 0.37 square miles and has a surface area of 2.8 acres. While its hazard potential is rated as low, the condition assessment is currently not rated. Despite being relatively small in size, Weber Creek Subwatershed Site 5-4460 remains an important structure in the region's water management system. With state regulation, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam ensures the safety and well-being of the surrounding community.
As a part of the larger water infrastructure network, this dam contributes to the overall resilience of the area against potential flooding events. With its moderate risk assessment and strategic location, Weber Creek Subwatershed Site 5-4460 serves as a key asset in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts. By maintaining and monitoring this structure effectively, local authorities can continue to safeguard the community and the environment from water-related risks and challenges.
Year_Completed | 1956 |
Dam_Height | 41 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-EAST FORK WOLF CREEK |
Dam_Length | 400 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 2.8 |
Drainage_Area | 0.37 |
Nid_Storage | 94 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 41 |
SALT CREEK AT ROCA | 8cfs |
SOLDIER RIVER AT PISGAH | 145cfs |
WAHOO CREEK AT ITHACA | 65cfs |
NISHNABOTNA RIVER ABOVE HAMBURG | 601cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT OMAHA | 30900cfs |
STEVENS CREEK NR. LINCOLN | 2cfs |
WEEPING WATER CREEK AT UNION | 28cfs |