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. 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.