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Lee Dam, located in Riverside, Iowa, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1993 with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond. The dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 515 feet, with a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-South English River, the dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Lee Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a surface area of 4.9 acres. The dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, serving as a key infrastructure for fire protection and supporting local wildlife. Managed by the NRCS, Lee Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year_Completed | 1993 |
Dam_Height | 26 |
River_Or_Stream | TR- SOUTH ENGLISH RIVER |
Dam_Length | 515 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 4.9 |
Drainage_Area | 0.13 |
Nid_Storage | 46 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 26 |
CHARITON RIVER AT LIVONIA | 45cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER AT KEOSAUQUA | 5340cfs |
NORTH SKUNK RIVER NEAR SIGOURNEY | 201cfs |
CEDAR CREEK NEAR OAKLAND MILLS | 89cfs |
CLEAR CREEK NEAR OXFORD | 29cfs |
SOUTH SKUNK RIVER NEAR OSKALOOSA | 600cfs |
FOX RIVER AT BLOOMFIELD | 7cfs |