Located in Woodbury County, Iowa, the Bacon Creek Watershed Site H-2-2 is a dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1981 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Floyd River.
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This earth dam stands at 51 feet tall and spans 508 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 394 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.3 square miles. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, although it also serves fire protection and stock or small fish pond purposes.
With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of August 2020, the Bacon Creek Watershed Site H-2-2 is regulated by the Iowa DNR and subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 2 feet, and it is situated in the city of Sioux City. Despite being located in a moderate risk area, the dam has not undergone recent modifications and does not have an emergency action plan in place. Overall, this watershed site plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
508 |
Dam Height |
51 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FLOYD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.9 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
394 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
51 |
Floyd River At James
|
187cfs |
Missouri River At Sioux City
|
15100cfs |
Perry Creek Near Milnerville
|
25cfs |
Omaha Cr At Homer
|
45cfs |
West Fork Ditch At Hornick
|
80cfs |
Big Sioux River At Akron
|
816cfs |