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.
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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 Length |
515 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SOUTH ENGLISH RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.13 |
Nid Storage |
46 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
North Skunk River Near Sigourney
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97cfs |
Big Bear Creek At Ladora
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51cfs |
English River At Kalona
|
41cfs |
Iowa River At Marengo
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818cfs |
Clear Creek Near Oxford
|
11cfs |
Old Mans Creek Near Iowa City
|
24cfs |
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