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BUSS DAM

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Soil Dam Tr- Timber Creek
April 19, 2025


37°F

Overnight

59°F

Saturday

7mph

Windspeed

62%

Humidity

Buss Dam, located in Logan, Iowa, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1996 by the USDA NRCS. This dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management along the TR-Timber Creek. With a dam height of 34 feet and a length of 270 feet, Buss Dam has a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 19 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2 acres.

The dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and is classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Although the condition of the dam has not been rated, it is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state regulatory agency. The spillway type is uncontrolled with no outlet gates, and the dam is primarily constructed of earth with a soil foundation.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Buss Dam will find its design and purpose intriguing, as it plays a vital role in managing water resources for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond activities in the area. The dam's location along TR-Timber Creek within the Rock Island District adds to its significance in maintaining the local ecosystem. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Buss Dam represents a well-maintained structure that contributes to the overall water management efforts in Harrison County, Iowa.

Year_Completed 1996
Dam_Height 34
River_Or_Stream TR- TIMBER CREEK
Dam_Length 270
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 2
Drainage_Area 0.09
Nid_Storage 26
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 34
       

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