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Mosquito Creek Watershed Site 6-2, located in Harrison County, Iowa, is a key water resource managed by the local government with oversight from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Constructed in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. With a dam height of 40 feet and a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area.
The dam, situated on the TR-Mosquito Creek, covers a drainage area of 0.29 square miles and has a surface area of 4.9 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a moderate risk level. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the site is under state regulation and inspection, ensuring its ongoing safety and functionality. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, indicating that water release is managed passively, without the need for active control structures.
Overall, Mosquito Creek Watershed Site 6-2 stands as a vital water resource in the region, providing essential services for both agricultural and environmental needs. With its strategic location and design, this dam contributes to the overall water management and conservation efforts in the area, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management in mitigating climate impacts and ensuring community resilience.
Year_Completed | 1979 |
Dam_Height | 40 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-MOSQUITO CREEK |
Dam_Length | 645 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 4.9 |
Drainage_Area | 0.29 |
Nid_Storage | 105 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 40 |
STRANGER C NR POTTER | 199cfs |
TURKEY C NR SENECA | 7cfs |
DELAWARE R NR MUSCOTAH | 119cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON | 203cfs |
NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 32cfs |
VERMILLION C NR WAMEGO | 53cfs |
NODAWAY RIVER NEAR GRAHAM | 262cfs |