The Dane Ridge Watershed Site D-2-6 in Crawford, Iowa, is a dam managed by the local government with oversight from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1978, this earth dam serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation. With a height of 33 feet and a length of 570 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 185 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10.2 acres.
Located in the TR-Welsh Creek Gully D-2, the Dane Ridge Watershed Site D-2-6 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not having a condition assessment, the dam is inspected, permitted, and regulated by the Iowa DNR. While it currently does not have emergency action plans in place, the site meets state guidelines and has not experienced any major modifications or incidents. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management and conservation efforts in the region can monitor this site's condition and management practices as part of their broader environmental advocacy efforts.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
570 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WELSH CREEK GULLY D-2 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.2 |
Drainage Area |
1.61 |
Nid Storage |
185 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
Maple River At Mapleton
|
323cfs |
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|
112cfs |
Little Sioux River Near Turin
|
1040cfs |
Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin
|
158cfs |
Boyer River At Logan
|
417cfs |
West Fork Ditch At Hornick
|
80cfs |