Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-54, located in Monroe County, Iowa, is a vital water resource managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS.
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This site serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond habitat, while also contributing to flood risk reduction in the area. Completed in 1997, the earth dam at Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-54 stands at a height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 467 acre-feet, with a surface area of 15.6 acres and a drainage area of 1.54 square miles.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-54 is regulated and inspected by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to ensure its safe operation. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and soil foundation, serving as a crucial water retention and management structure in the region. Despite having not been rated for condition assessment, this site plays a significant role in water resource management and environmental conservation efforts in the area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-54 an intriguing example of sustainable infrastructure for natural resource conservation.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
486 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SOAP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.6 |
Drainage Area |
1.54 |
Nid Storage |
467 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |