North Pigeon Creek Watershed Site 9 is a vital water resource located in Pottawattamie, Iowa, managed by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS.
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This earth dam, completed in 1978, serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. With a height of 60 feet and a length of 620 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 113 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3.9 acres while draining a 0.19 square mile area.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Iowa DNR. The location of the dam along TR-North Pigeon Creek in Crescent, Iowa, contributes to its importance in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events and providing essential water resources for various purposes. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find North Pigeon Creek Watershed Site 9 to be a fascinating example of sustainable water management practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
620 |
Dam Height |
60 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH PIGEON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
113 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
60 |
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|
417cfs |
Missouri River At Omaha
|
17500cfs |
Big Papillion Cr
|
38cfs |
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|
154cfs |
Elkhorn River At Waterloo
|
1120cfs |
Soldier River At Pisgah
|
112cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Hitchcock County Nature Center
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Missouri Valley City Park
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N. P. Dodge Mem Park
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Wilson Island State Rec Area
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Arrowhead Park
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