Bitter Creek Subwatershed Site E6-1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Bitter Creek Subwatershed Site E6-1 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Correctionville, Iowa, designed by USDA NRCS in 1995.
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Summary
The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, livestock watering, and flood risk reduction, with a primary purpose of providing a small fish pond. With a height of 34 feet and a length of 562 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3.9 acres.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this dam on the TR-Little Sioux River has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being currently rated for condition assessment, the site is state-regulated, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and soil foundation, serving as a critical infrastructure for the local community and wildlife in the area.
Located in Ida County, Iowa, Bitter Creek Subwatershed Site E6-1 is an essential component of the water resource management system in the region. With a focus on fire protection, livestock, and flood risk reduction, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality, supporting agriculture, and mitigating potential flood events. As a key part of the local ecosystem, it is important to ensure the proper maintenance and regulation of this dam to safeguard its functionality and benefits for the community and environment.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
562 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR- LITTLE SIOUX RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.27 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Bitter Creek Subwatershed Site E6-1