Located in Woodbury County, Iowa, near Sioux City, the Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-6 is a flood risk reduction dam constructed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS.
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With a dam height of 35 feet and a length of 430 feet, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Bacon Creek. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and covers a drainage area of 0.11 square miles.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this significant hazard potential dam is state-regulated and inspected to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite not being rated for its condition, the Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-6 poses a moderate risk and is designed to mitigate flood events effectively. As a key infrastructure in the region, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding and ensuring water resource management in the area.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
430 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BACON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
0.11 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
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