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Soap Creek Watershed Site 26-67, located in Floris, Iowa, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2000. This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches for 410 feet, with a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.21 square miles. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the TR-Soap Creek river or stream, which runs through Davis County, Iowa.
Managed by the Iowa DNR and falling under state jurisdiction, Soap Creek Watershed Site 26-67 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced as part of the state's water resource management efforts. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Despite not being currently rated for its condition, the dam is operational and continues to provide essential flood protection for the surrounding area.
As part of the Rock Island District, Soap Creek Watershed Site 26-67 is a vital component of the local government's water resource infrastructure. With its uncontrolled spillway, the dam ensures the safety and protection of nearby communities during heavy rainfall events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site serves as a fascinating example of sustainable flood risk reduction measures implemented in the state of Iowa.
Year_Completed | 2000 |
Dam_Height | 25 |
River_Or_Stream | TR- SOAP CREEK |
Dam_Length | 410 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3.4 |
Drainage_Area | 0.21 |
Nid_Storage | 57 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 25 |
MARIES RIVER AT WESTPHALIA | 5900cfs |
KETTLE RIVER BELOW SANDSTONE | 997cfs |
ST. CROIX RIVER AT ST. CROIX FALLS | 5070cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT JEFFERSON CITY | 67900cfs |
ST. CROIX RIVER NEAR DANBURY | 1160cfs |
SNAKE RIVER NEAR PINE CITY | 644cfs |
OSAGE RIVER BELOW ST. THOMAS | 22900cfs |