West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site W-6 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site W-6, located in Ringgold County, Iowa, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
Completed in 2000, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans a length of 576 feet, with a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, serving as a crucial infrastructure for mitigating potential flooding in the area.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site W-6 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, this structure plays a vital role in maintaining the safety and resilience of the local community. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, this dam remains a key component in the overall water resource management strategy for the region.
Situated along the TR-Wolf Creek, this watershed site not only helps in flood control but also serves other purposes such as fire protection, stock or small fish pond management, and providing an important source of water for the surrounding area. With its strategic location and design, West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site W-6 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
576 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR- WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.47 |
Nid Storage |
140 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site W-6