Pierce Cr.
Wind
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No. 2 Site J-1, located in Page, Iowa, is a dam owned by the local government and regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction along the TR- E. NISHNABOTNA RIVER. With a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 3 acres and has a drainage area of 0.25 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, Pierce Cr. No. 2 Site J-1 has been rated as having a moderate risk level of 3 due to unspecified factors. The dam stands at a height of 29 feet with an uncontrolled spillway type and no outlet gates. The condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," with no recent inspection data available. Overall, this site plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, providing essential services for both fire protection and flood risk reduction. Climate enthusiasts and water resource specialists alike can appreciate the importance of maintaining and monitoring this vital infrastructure for the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR- E. NISHNABOTNA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak
|
270cfs |
West Nishnabotna River At Randolph
|
420cfs |
Nodaway River At Clarinda
|
30cfs |
Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg
|
605cfs |
Missouri River At Nebraska City
|
25100cfs |
Weeping Water Creek At Union
|
20cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Pierce Creek Rec Area
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Pioneer County Park Campgrounds
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Pioneer City Park
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Legion City Park
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