West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site W-35 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Located in Ringgold County, Iowa, the West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site W-35 is a grade stabilization dam with a primary purpose of preventing erosion and stabilizing the surrounding area.
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Summary
Built in 2001 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 480 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Tr- Wolf Creek and is regulated by the Iowa DNR, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site W-35 is deemed to be in satisfactory condition. While the dam has not been rated for its current condition, it meets the guidelines for emergency action plans, although specific details regarding preparedness and risk management measures are not provided. As a key structure in the area for grade stabilization, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the environment in this region of Iowa.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Wolf Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
0.26 |
Nid Storage |
81 |
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-35