Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam Site 35.4.10 is a local government-owned dam located in Chillicothe, Iowa, along the TR- Middle Avery Creek.
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Constructed in 1985 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 380 feet. With a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, the dam serves a primary purpose other than flood control, and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Monroe CO Roadgrade Dam Site 35.4.10 has not been rated for its condition. This uncontrolled spillway dam is surrounded by a drainage area of 0.15 square miles and covers a surface area of 1.1 acres. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks an Emergency Action Plan, it is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state regulatory agency. This site presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its unique design, location, and regulatory oversight.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR- MIDDLE AVERY CR. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.15 |
Nid Storage |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
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|
14cfs |
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|
11cfs |
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|
1090cfs |
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|
34cfs |
Des Moines River Near Tracy
|
1400cfs |
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|
7cfs |