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West Fork #3 Subwatershed Site 6-2107 in Climbing Hill, Iowa, is a locally owned dam designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, serving to reduce flood risks in the area. The dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.
Situated along the TR- West Fork Little Sioux River, this dam covers a drainage area of 0.24 square miles and has a surface area of 1 acre. With a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a moderate risk level. Despite being in operation for several decades, the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," highlighting the need for further evaluation to ensure its continued effectiveness in water resource management.
As an integral part of the local water resource infrastructure, West Fork #3 Subwatershed Site 6-2107 plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction and water storage for the surrounding community. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this dam serves as a valuable asset in maintaining the balance between water resource management and environmental conservation in Woodbury County, Iowa.
Year_Completed | 1962 |
Dam_Height | 25 |
River_Or_Stream | TR- W. FORK LITTLE SIOUX RIVER |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 1 |
Drainage_Area | 0.24 |
Nid_Storage | 21 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 25 |
WEST FORK DITCH AT HORNICK | 80cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT DECATUR | 27400cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT SIOUX CITY | 27600cfs |
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER NEAR TURIN | 2790cfs |
MONONA-HARRISON DITCH NEAR TURIN | 207cfs |
MAPLE RIVER AT MAPLETON | 787cfs |
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER AT CORRECTIONVILLE | 2250cfs |
Location | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Stockdale - Tuttle Creek Reservoir | |||
St Marys Riverside Park | |||
Tuttle Creek State Park | |||
Centralia Lake | |||
Tuttle Creek Cove - Tuttle Creek Lake | |||
Blue Rapids/Riverside City Park |