Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-56 in Monroe County, Iowa, is a locally owned earth dam completed in 2003 by the USDA NRCS.
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The primary purpose of this structure is flood risk reduction along the TR-Soap Creek, with a height of 36 feet and a length of 600 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 274 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 8.9 acres and draining a 0.79 square mile watershed area.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Despite its condition being marked as "Not Rated," the structure is inspected, permitted, and regulated by state agencies to ensure its proper functioning in emergency situations. Located in the city of Floris, this site plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community from potential disasters. With its strategic placement and design, Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-56 stands as a testament to effective water resource management in the region, safeguarding the local environment and population from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
2003 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SOAP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.79 |
Nid Storage |
274 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |