Located in Union County, Iowa, Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Site D-41-A-3 is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2006.
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This earth dam stands at 33 feet tall and spans 520 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 221 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Twelve Mile Creek, a tributary of the nearby river or stream.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this low hazard potential structure is state regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With a drainage area of 0.74 square miles and a surface area of 9.3 acres, this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the surrounding area. Despite being in moderate risk classification, the condition assessment of this dam has not been rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood control and watershed management efforts.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
520 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TWELVE MILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.74 |
Nid Storage |
221 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
Thompson River At Davis City
|
22cfs |
East Fork 102 River At Bedford
|
1cfs |
Raccoon River At Van Meter
|
1640cfs |
South Raccoon River At Redfield
|
268cfs |
North River Near Norwalk
|
48cfs |
Raccoon River Near West Des Moines
|
1300cfs |