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West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site B-1 is a Grade Stabilization dam located in Ringgold County, Iowa, along the Tr- Kuder Creek. Built in 2001 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of Grade Stabilization and covers a drainage area of 0.49 square miles, with a surface area of 8.5 acres.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this dam is state-regulated and subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a low hazard potential, the dam is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment. The site is monitored for any potential risks, with a moderate risk assessment of level 3 assigned to it. The emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures for the dam are currently not available.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site B-1 presents an intriguing case study of a Grade Stabilization dam in Iowa. With its location in the Rock Island District and association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam is a key piece of infrastructure in managing water resources in the area. As efforts continue to monitor and assess the site's condition and potential risks, it serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year_Completed | 2001 |
Dam_Height | 24 |
River_Or_Stream | Tr- Kuder Creek |
Dam_Length | 478 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 8.5 |
Drainage_Area | 0.49 |
Nid_Storage | 152 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 24 |
MIDDLE RACCOON RIVER NEAR BAYARD | 129cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER AT 2ND AVENUE | 3580cfs |
EAST FORK 102 RIVER AT BEDFORD | 43cfs |
WALNUT CREEK AT DES MOINES | 19cfs |
SOUTH RACCOON RIVER AT REDFIELD | 272cfs |
FOURMILE CREEK AT DES MOINES | 38cfs |
THOMPSON RIVER AT DAVIS CITY | 98cfs |