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Pikes Peak Flood Control Dam, located in McGregor, Iowa, was completed in 1938 by the USDA NRCS to serve as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Mississippi River. With a height of 49 feet and a length of 360 feet, this earth dam is designed to store 106 acre-feet of water and covers a drainage area of 0.58 square miles. The dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of June 2019, with emergency action plans in place for any potential risk scenarios. Managed by local government authorities, the primary purpose of Pikes Peak Flood Control Dam is to protect surrounding areas from flooding and maintain public safety. As a vital component of the flood control infrastructure, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the resilience of the region against extreme weather events.
Year_Completed | 1938 |
Dam_Height | 49 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-MISSISSIPPI RIVER |
Dam_Length | 360 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Drainage_Area | 0.58 |
Nid_Storage | 106 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Nid_Height | 49 |
MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG | 785000cfs |
BOEUF RIVER NR GIRARD | 75cfs |
BAYOU MACON AT EUDORA | 341cfs |
BOGUE PHALIA NR LELAND | 48cfs |
BAYOU BARTHOLOMEW NEAR PORTLAND | 1040cfs |
BAYOU PIERRE NR WILLOWS | 2430cfs |
BIG BLACK RIVER NR BOVINA | 8210cfs |