SNOFLO



LITTLE BEAVER SUBWATERSHED 5B-5000

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


28°F

Overnight

47°F

Monday

13mph

Windspeed

64%

Humidity

Located in Woodbury County, Iowa, the Little Beaver Subwatershed 5b-5000 is a locally owned earth dam constructed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. With a height of 36 feet and a length of 350 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.4 acres. It serves as a flood risk reduction measure for the surrounding area and is regulated by the Iowa DNR.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level based on a risk assessment rating of 3. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there is no information available on recent inspections or emergency action plans. The dam does not have a controlled spillway and is not associated with any other structures in the area.

Overall, the Little Beaver Subwatershed 5b-5000 dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. With its strategic location along the TR-Wolf Creek, this dam serves as a vital component in the local infrastructure for flood control and water storage, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices in managing water resources for the community's benefit.

Year_Completed 1957
Dam_Height 36
River_Or_Stream TR-WOLF CREEK
Dam_Length 350
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 2.4
Drainage_Area 0.6
Nid_Storage 97
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 36
       

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