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Jorgensen Dam, located in Madison, Iowa, is a private earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1990. With a height of 36 feet and a length of 235 feet, this dam primarily serves the purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. It has a normal storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.4 acres, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Jorgensen Dam is state-regulated, inspected, and permitted. Situated on the TR- Middle River, this dam is crucial for water resource management in the area. Despite not having a spillway or outlet gates, the dam is considered structurally sound and has not been rated for condition assessment yet. With its strategic location and purpose, Jorgensen Dam plays a vital role in ensuring water availability for fire protection and livestock in the region, making it a significant asset for both the local community and the environment.
Year_Completed | 1990 |
Dam_Height | 36 |
River_Or_Stream | TR- MIDDLE RIVER |
Dam_Length | 235 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 2.4 |
Drainage_Area | 0.09 |
Nid_Storage | 36 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 36 |
MINNESOTA RIVER AT MANKATO | 6230cfs |
LITTLE COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR COURTLAND | 116cfs |
WATONWAN RIVER NEAR GARDEN CITY | 589cfs |
MINNESOTA RIVER AT FORT SNELLING STATE PARK | 6620cfs |
MINNESOTA RIVER AT NEW ULM | 2660cfs |
COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR NEW ULM | 502cfs |
MINNESOTA RIVER NEAR JORDAN | 8830cfs |