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Bloom Dam, located in Logan, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by NRCS and completed in 2006. The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and providing a pond for small fish or livestock. With a dam height of 33 feet and a length of 490 feet, Bloom Dam has a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.3 acres.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Bloom Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating that while there are some risks associated with the structure, they are manageable. The spillway of the dam is uncontrolled, with a width of 2 feet, and there are no outlet gates or locks associated with the structure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Bloom Dam an interesting site, not only for its functional purposes but also for its design and construction details. The dam's location on TR- Six Mile Creek in Harrison County, Iowa, contributes to the local water management system and provides valuable insights into the interaction between human infrastructure and natural waterways. With its moderate risk assessment and state oversight, Bloom Dam represents a successful example of private ownership of a water resource structure within the regulatory framework of Iowa.
Year_Completed | 2006 |
Dam_Height | 33 |
River_Or_Stream | TR- SIX MILE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 490 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7.3 |
Drainage_Area | 0.73 |
Nid_Storage | 128 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 33 |
DELAWARE R BL PERRY DAM | 94cfs |
KANSAS R AT TOPEKA | 1710cfs |
SOLDIER C NR TOPEKA | 38cfs |
STRANGER C NR TONGANOXIE | 61cfs |
MILL C NR PAXICO | 45cfs |
KANSAS R AT LECOMPTON | 1700cfs |
KILL C AT 95 ST NR DESOTO | 10cfs |