Hull Reclamation Site 5, located in Eddyville, Iowa, is a state-owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Completed in 1988, this dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 1120 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 131 acre-feet. The site covers a surface area of 6.2 acres and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock pond, and small fish pond in addition to recreation.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Hull Reclamation Site 5 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. Despite being rated as low-hazard potential and not yet assessed for condition, the risk assessment for the dam is considered moderate. The drainage area for the dam is 0.18 square miles, and it is situated along the TR- Drainage Ditch #2, under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Overall, this site offers a valuable recreational resource while also serving important functions for the local community.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
1120 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR- DRAINAGE DITCH #2 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
131 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Des Moines River Near Tracy
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1400cfs |
South Skunk River Near Oskaloosa
|
485cfs |
Cedar Creek Near Bussey
|
11cfs |
Des Moines River Near Pella
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2080cfs |
English Creek Near Knoxville
|
2cfs |
Des Moines River At Ottumwa
|
1090cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Eveland Access
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Cedar Creek Access
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Quercus Wilderness Area
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Glendale Access
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Lake Keomah State Park Campground
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Lake Keomah State Park
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