Located in Crescent, Iowa, North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 10-1 is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction in the area.
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Completed in 1990, this earth dam stands at a height of 59 feet and has a storage capacity of 227 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 0.37 square miles and a surface area of 7.9 acres, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond in addition to flood risk reduction.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this dam is state-regulated with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its proper functioning and safety. The hazard potential of North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 10-1 is rated as low, and its risk assessment is moderate (3). While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it is regularly monitored for any necessary maintenance or repairs. Despite being non-Federal, this structure plays a crucial role in water resource management in the North Pigeon Creek watershed, contributing to the overall resilience of the area against potential flood events.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
402 |
Dam Height |
59 |
River Or Stream |
TR- NORTH PIGEON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.37 |
Nid Storage |
227 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
59 |
Boyer River At Logan
|
417cfs |
Missouri River At Omaha
|
17500cfs |
Big Papillion Cr
|
38cfs |
West Nishnabotna River At Hancock
|
154cfs |
Soldier River At Pisgah
|
112cfs |
Elkhorn River At Waterloo
|
1120cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Hitchcock County Nature Center
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Missouri Valley City Park
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N. P. Dodge Mem Park
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Wilson Island State Rec Area
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Arrowhead Park
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