Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-33b, located in Monroe, Iowa, is a local government-owned earth dam constructed in 1997 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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This dam, situated on TR- Kinser Creek, stands at a height of 37 feet and has a length of 314 feet, providing a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 0.27 square miles and a surface area of 2.5 acres, this dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-33b has been deemed to have low hazard potential and a moderate risk level. While the dam is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment, it is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by state regulatory agencies. Despite lacking an emergency action plan and inundation maps, this dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and water resource management, showcasing the importance of sustainable infrastructure for both climate resilience and environmental protection in the region.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
314 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR- KINSER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.27 |
Nid Storage |
73 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |