Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-49 is a local government-owned dam located in Eldon, Iowa, within the Monroe county. Constructed in 1997 by USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. With a dam height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, this structure covers a surface area of 2.2 acres and drains a 0.19 square mile area.

Managed by the Iowa DNR, Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-49 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authority to ensure its safe operation. Despite being rated as low hazard potential with moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. With a spillway type of uncontrolled, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the TR-SOAP CREEK stream and contributes to the overall flood risk reduction efforts in the region.

Although the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks emergency action plans, it remains a significant asset for water resource management in the Soap Creek Watershed area. As an essential structure for fire protection, stock, and fish pond purposes, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in mitigating climate-related risks and ensuring the resilience of local communities in the face of changing climatic conditions.