West Wolf Creek Subwatershed Site 11 is a significant water resource in Woodbury County, Iowa, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Iowa DNR.
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Completed in 1991, this Earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. With a dam height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, it covers a drainage area of 0.32 square miles and has a surface area of 6 acres.
Located in Turin, Iowa, this dam on TR-Wolf Creek is maintained by local government and has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While its condition is currently not rated, the dam's construction and design meet state regulations and it undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The dam's emergency action plan status, including inundation maps and risk management measures, is not documented, but its surroundings benefit from the flood risk reduction provided by this essential water management structure in the West Wolf Creek subwatershed.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
405 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR- WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.32 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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