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Hieber Dam, located in Monona, Iowa, is a private dam designed by NRCS and completed in 2000. The dam stands at 44 feet high and spans 578 feet in length, with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. It has a storage capacity of 301 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12.7 acres, serving as a crucial water resource in the region.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Hieber Dam is classified as a low hazard structure with a moderate risk level. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and is regularly inspected, permitted, and regulated by state authorities. Located on TR- Elk Creek, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and ensuring water availability for various uses, highlighting its significance in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the area.
With a risk assessment indicating moderate risk, Hieber Dam stands as a key infrastructure for fire protection and water storage in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the impacts of climate change on water availability, Hieber Dam serves as a critical asset in safeguarding against potential hazards and ensuring sustainable water management practices for the future.
Year_Completed | 2000 |
Dam_Height | 44 |
River_Or_Stream | TR- ELK CREEK |
Dam_Length | 578 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 12.7 |
Drainage_Area | 1.06 |
Nid_Storage | 301 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 44 |
ROCK RIVER BELOW TOM CREEK AT ROCK RAPIDS | 206cfs |
SOUTH OMAHA CREEK AT WALTHILL | 9cfs |
OCHEYEDAN RIVER NEAR SPENCER | 74cfs |
FLOYD RIVER AT JAMES | 163cfs |
WEST FORK DITCH AT HORNICK | 80cfs |
MAPLE RIVER AT MAPLETON | 613cfs |
PERRY CREEK NEAR MILNERVILLE | 25cfs |