SNOFLO



LITTLE BEAVER SUBWATERSHED 5-8154

RESERVOIR LEVELS
Soil Dam Tr-Wolf Creek
April 7, 2025


28°F

Overnight

47°F

Monday

13mph

Windspeed

57%

Humidity

Little Beaver Subwatershed 5-8154, located in Woodbury County, Iowa, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS to serve fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. This earth dam, completed in 1957, stands at a height of 36 feet and spans 350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 162 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.63 square miles. Situated on TR-WOLF CREEK, this dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction within the region.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the condition of Little Beaver Subwatershed 5-8154 is currently not rated, and it lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated emergency contacts. However, the dam remains under state regulation and inspection by the Iowa DNR, ensuring its continued safety and functionality. As a key feature in the local water resource management system, this dam serves as a vital asset for both environmental conservation and community protection in the area.

Year_Completed 1957
Dam_Height 36
River_Or_Stream TR-WOLF CREEK
Dam_Length 350
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 4.6
Drainage_Area 0.63
Nid_Storage 162
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 36
       

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