Three Mile Creek Watershed Site U-2 in Union, Iowa is a crucial water resource managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS.
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This site serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management, as well as flood risk reduction. The earth dam, completed in 1980, stands at 26 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 38 acre-feet over a surface area of 8 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated, with no recent inspections or emergency preparedness assessments recorded. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and there are no outlet gates or associated structures. The site's location along Three Mile Creek provides valuable insight into water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area, making it an important focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to understand the intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and environmental conservation in Iowa.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-THREE MILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
0.42 |
Nid Storage |
137 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
South Raccoon River At Redfield
|
268cfs |
Raccoon River At Van Meter
|
1640cfs |
Middle Raccoon River At Panora
|
92cfs |
Raccoon River Near West Des Moines
|
1300cfs |
North River Near Norwalk
|
48cfs |
East Fork 102 River At Bedford
|
1cfs |