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Fetters Dam, located in Wayne County, Iowa, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1993 with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. This structure, designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 290 feet, with a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Situated along the TR-Locust Creek, the dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state inspections and enforcement.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Fetters Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. The dam's reservoir covers a surface area of 2.8 acres and has a normal storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, providing valuable water resources for fire protection and livestock use. While the dam does not have a spillway, its uncontrolled spillway type ensures proper water drainage in case of excess inflow. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its state-regulated status and adherence to inspection and enforcement protocols ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
Year_Completed | 1993 |
Dam_Height | 25 |
River_Or_Stream | TR- LOCUST CREEK |
Dam_Length | 290 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 2.8 |
Drainage_Area | 0.09 |
Nid_Storage | 40 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 25 |
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IOWA RIVER AT MARSHALLTOWN | 742cfs |
BEAVER CREEK AT NEW HARTFORD | 146cfs |
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SOUTH SKUNK RIVER NEAR AMES | 187cfs |