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Soap Creek Watershed Site 26-51b, located in Davis County, Iowa, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 2002. This earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and stretches 452 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 229 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this structure plays a crucial role in managing the flow of the TR-Bear Creek, a significant river in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Iowa DNR, this dam is deemed to have a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the structure is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its functionality and safety. With a surface area of 7.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.75 square miles, this dam serves as a vital component in the water resource management of the region.
Situated in the city of Floris, Iowa, Soap Creek Watershed Site 26-51b is an essential infrastructure that safeguards the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With its strategic location and design, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal agencies, local governments, and environmental conservationists in promoting water resource resilience and climate adaptation in the region.
Year_Completed | 2002 |
Dam_Height | 34 |
River_Or_Stream | TR- BEAR CREEK |
Dam_Length | 452 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7.3 |
Drainage_Area | 0.75 |
Nid_Storage | 229 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 34 |
WHITE BREAST CREEK NEAR DALLAS | 18cfs |
IOWA RIVER NEAR BELLE PLAINE | 1190cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER AT KEOSAUQUA | 6330cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER NEAR TRACY | 5810cfs |
CEDAR CREEK NEAR BUSSEY | 21cfs |
WALNUT CREEK NEAR HARTWICK | 10cfs |
FOX RIVER AT BLOOMFIELD | 7cfs |