Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-114c, located in Selma, Iowa, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2005.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 250 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits including grade stabilization.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this low hazard potential structure is state regulated and permitted, with regular inspections and enforcement ensuring its safety and functionality. The dam is situated on TR-Boyd Branch, within the Rock Island District, and serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flood events. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the condition of Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-114c is currently not rated, indicating a need for further evaluation and assessment to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BOYD BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.29 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
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15cfs |
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1090cfs |
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7cfs |
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|
34cfs |
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|
11cfs |
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1400cfs |
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Lake Wapello State Park Campground
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Lake Wapello State Park
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Drakesville City Park
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