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Marywood Farms Wetland Dam, located in Warren County, Iowa, is a private fish and wildlife pond dam designed by the NRCS and completed in 2007. Standing at a height of 12 feet and stretching 580 feet in length, this earth dam holds a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet with a surface area of 23.3 acres. The dam serves as a habitat for aquatic life and contributes to the conservation of wildlife in the area.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Marywood Farms Wetland Dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam poses minimal threat to surrounding areas. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it continues to serve its primary purpose of providing a habitat for fish and wildlife.
Situated near the Red Rock Reservoir and the TR-South River, the Marywood Farms Wetland Dam plays a vital role in preserving the ecosystem and supporting biodiversity in the region. With its strategic location and purposeful design, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding our natural environment for future generations.
Year_Completed | 2007 |
Dam_Height | 12 |
River_Or_Stream | TR- SOUTH RIVER |
Dam_Length | 580 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 23.3 |
Drainage_Area | 0.3 |
Nid_Storage | 146 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 12 |
SOUTH FORK CHARITON RIVER NEAR PROMISE CITY | 10cfs |
CEDAR CREEK NEAR BUSSEY | 21cfs |
INDIAN CREEK NEAR MINGO | 119cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER NEAR TRACY | 5810cfs |
THOMPSON RIVER AT DAVIS CITY | 98cfs |
WHITE BREAST CREEK NEAR DALLAS | 18cfs |
CHARITON RIVER NEAR RATHBUN | 12cfs |