Located in Mills County, Iowa, the Waubonsie Creek Watershed Site 23-3 is a local government-owned earth dam that was completed in 1987 by the USDA NRCS.
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With a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, this dam also serves as a flood risk reduction measure for the area. The dam has a height of 53 feet and a storage capacity of 1333 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 721 acre-feet.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this dam is state-regulated and subject to inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements. The site, situated along the Waubonsie Creek, covers a drainage area of 1.66 square miles and has a low hazard potential with a satisfactory condition assessment. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway has a width of 2 feet and the dam has a spillway length of 935 feet.
Overall, the Waubonsie Creek Watershed Site 23-3 plays a crucial role in fire protection, stock maintenance, and flood risk reduction in the area. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam provides essential water resource management for the community while ensuring public safety and environmental sustainability.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
935 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
TR- WAUBONSIE CR. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
45 |
Drainage Area |
1.66 |
Nid Storage |
1333 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
53 |
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