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SIEVERS DAM

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Soil Dam Tr- Ballard Creek
April 2, 2025


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Sievers Dam, located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by the NRCS for purposes including fire protection, livestock, and small fish ponds. Completed in 2003, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a length of 510 feet, providing a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR- Ballard Creek and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, with state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Sievers Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 3 feet, and the dam has a surface area of 3.8 acres and a drainage area of 0.5 square miles. Although no outlet gates or associated structures are reported, the dam's risk management measures, emergency action plan preparation, and inundation maps are not currently documented. Overall, Sievers Dam serves as a critical resource for water management in the region, providing essential services while maintaining a manageable risk level for the surrounding community.

Year_Completed 2003
Dam_Height 28
River_Or_Stream TR- BALLARD CREEK
Dam_Length 510
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 3.8
Drainage_Area 0.5
Nid_Storage 62
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 28
       



       

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