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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 |
DES MOINES RIVER NEAR PELLA | 10400cfs |
IOWA RIVER NEAR BELLE PLAINE | 3020cfs |
FOX RIVER AT BLOOMFIELD | 7cfs |
CHARITON RIVER NEAR CHARITON | 10cfs |
SOUTH FORK CHARITON RIVER NEAR PROMISE CITY | 20cfs |
SOUTH SKUNK RIVER NEAR OSKALOOSA | 1750cfs |
CHARITON RIVER NEAR MOULTON | 37cfs |