West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site B-23 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site B-23 is a Grade Stabilization earth dam located in Ringgold County, Iowa, along the Tr- Kuder Creek.
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Summary
Managed by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, this structure was completed in 2001 and serves the primary purpose of Grade Stabilization. With a dam height of 24 feet and a capacity of 142 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
The West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site B-23 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Although it has not been inspected recently, the dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. With a moderate risk level of 3, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are unclear, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding and erosion.
Overall, West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site B-23 is a vital infrastructure project that contributes to water resource management in the region. As a part of the Iowa landscape, this dam plays a significant role in mitigating risks associated with water flow and serves as a valuable asset in the face of changing climate patterns. Continued oversight and maintenance will be essential to uphold its functionality and safeguard the community and environment it serves.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
472 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Kuder Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.44 |
Nid Storage |
142 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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 B-23