Soap Creek Watershed Site 26-68, located in Davis County, Iowa, is a flood risk reduction structure designed and managed by the USDA NRCS.
Completed in 2000, this earth dam stands at 21 feet tall and spans 370 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-SOAP CREEK, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the local community of FLORIS, providing critical protection against potential inundation events.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Soap Creek Watershed Site 26-68 is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The dam, constructed on soil foundation, features an uncontrolled spillway and a surface area of 4.2 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.28 square miles. Despite its condition being currently unrated, the structure's strategic location and design play a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from the impacts of extreme weather events, contributing to the overall resilience of the region's water resource management system.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
370 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOAP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.28 |
Nid Storage |
78 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
Fox River At Bloomfield
|
7cfs |
Des Moines River At Ottumwa
|
3750cfs |
Chariton River Near Moulton
|
34cfs |
Chariton River Near Rathbun
|
9cfs |
Chariton River At Livonia
|
45cfs |
Cedar Creek Near Bussey
|
11cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Wapello State Park Campground
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Lake Wapello State Park
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Drakesville City Park
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Lake Fisher
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McGowen Rec Area
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