Sieren Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Sieren Dam, located in Coppock, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1987, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 460 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR- Clear Creek and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Sieren Dam is considered to be in satisfactory condition, although it has not been officially rated. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it does not have outlet gates or associated structures. While the dam has not undergone recent inspections or updates to its emergency action plan, it is still considered to meet regulatory guidelines. Overall, Sieren Dam serves as a vital water resource for the area, providing essential services for fire protection and livestock, while also contributing to the local ecosystem as a small fish pond.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

460

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR- CLEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Drainage Area

0.15

Nid Storage

28

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

29
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.