Turkey Cr Watershed Site 59d-1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 59d-1, located in Anita, Iowa, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS, aimed at flood risk reduction along the Turkey Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1990, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches 690 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 471 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, in addition to flood risk reduction.
Maintained and regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this dam has a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of June 2019. With a drainage area of 1.3 square miles and a surface area of 19.2 acres, the dam is crucial for managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
The Turkey Cr Watershed Site 59d-1 plays a vital role in the water management infrastructure of Cass County, Iowa, under the jurisdiction of the local government and state regulatory agencies. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the importance of well-maintained dams like this one becomes increasingly evident in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against flooding and water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
690 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19.2 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
471 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 59d-1