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No. 2 Site H-1 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Essex, Iowa, along the TR- E. Nishnabotna River. Completed in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond management, and flood risk reduction. With a dam height of 39 feet and a length of 450 feet, the structure has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.9 acres, draining a 0.25 square mile watershed.
This dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. The Iowa DNR regulates and inspects the site, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is designed to withstand potential emergencies, with emergency action plans and risk management measures likely in place to address any unforeseen events.
Situated within the Omaha District, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting environmental conservation efforts in the region. As a key infrastructure designed for both practical and ecological purposes, Pierce Cr. No. 2 Site H-1 stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns and growing community needs.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
TR- E. NISHNABOTNA R. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
59 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |
East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak
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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 |
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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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