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SOAP CREEK WATERSHED SITE 26-51B

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Soil Dam Tr- Bear Creek
April 2, 2025


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14mph

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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
       

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