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Beauchamp Dam, located in Jefferson County, Iowa, is a private earth dam completed in 2001 with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond. The dam has a height of 31 feet and a length of 642 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Situated on the TR- East Branch Lick Creek, the dam is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure compliance with state safety standards.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Beauchamp Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 3 out of 5. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 2 feet and covers a surface area of 17.4 acres. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it is noted that an emergency action plan (EAP) has not been prepared, raising concerns about the readiness for potential incidents. With a location in a rural area, the dam serves as a critical water resource for the surrounding community, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.
Year_Completed | 2001 |
Dam_Height | 31 |
River_Or_Stream | TR- EAST BRANCH LICK CREEK |
Dam_Length | 642 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 17.4 |
Drainage_Area | 0.47 |
Nid_Storage | 267 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 31 |
OSAGE RIVER BELOW ST. THOMAS | 9650cfs |
MOREAU RIVER NEAR JEFFERSON CITY | 289cfs |
LONG BRANCH NEAR SANTA FE | 44cfs |
GASCONADE RIVER NEAR RICH FOUNTAIN | 8100cfs |
MARIES RIVER AT WESTPHALIA | 227cfs |
MONITEAU CREEK NEAR FAYETTE | 13cfs |
HINKSON CREEK AT COLUMBIA | 14cfs |