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TORDOFF DAM

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Soil Dam Tr- Mc Elhaney Creek
May 3, 2025


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Tordoff Dam, located in Woodbury County, Iowa, was completed in 1995 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and providing a stock or small fish pond. This private dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is designed to hold a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 16 acre-feet. The dam stands at 28 feet high and spans 500 feet in length, with a surface area of 4.1 acres and a drainage area of 0.46 square miles.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Tordoff Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam utilizes an uncontrolled spillway type and is predominantly made of earth materials with a soil foundation. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam undergoes state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's location near the TR- McElhaney Creek allows for efficient water storage and regulation, contributing to the overall water management efforts in the region.

Year_Completed 1995
Dam_Height 28
River_Or_Stream TR- MC ELHANEY CREEK
Dam_Length 500
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 4.1
Drainage_Area 0.46
Nid_Storage 82
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 28
       

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