Located in Woodbury County, Iowa, the Bacon Creek Watershed Site J-3 is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction in the area.
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Completed in 1989, this earth dam stands at a height of 53 feet and has a length of 732 feet, providing a storage capacity of 584 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 2.43 square miles along the TR-Floyd River.
With a significant hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of August 2020, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 3 feet. Managed by local government authorities, including the Iowa DNR, the site is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction. Situated in a picturesque location with a surface area of 11.2 acres, the Bacon Creek Watershed Site J-3 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
732 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
TR- FLOYD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.2 |
Drainage Area |
2.43 |
Nid Storage |
584 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
53 |
Floyd River At James
|
187cfs |
Missouri River At Sioux City
|
15100cfs |
Perry Creek Near Milnerville
|
25cfs |
Omaha Cr At Homer
|
45cfs |
Big Sioux River At Akron
|
816cfs |
West Fork Ditch At Hornick
|
80cfs |