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PROBASCO DAM

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Soil Dam Tr-South Fox Creek
May 5, 2025


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Probasco Dam, located in Bloomfield, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by the SCS with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Completed in 1982, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 370 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-South Fox Creek and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ensuring that it is regularly inspected and maintained to meet safety standards.

Despite its low hazard potential, Probasco Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type and a surface area of 5.7 acres, serving the surrounding area with its water storage capabilities. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), it remains an essential asset for fire protection and agricultural use in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Probasco Dam to be an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and management in the state of Iowa.

Year_Completed 1982
Dam_Height 24
River_Or_Stream TR-SOUTH FOX CREEK
Dam_Length 370
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 5.7
Drainage_Area 0.2
Nid_Storage 70
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 24
       

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