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Located in Monroe, Iowa, Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-76b is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2007. This earth dam stands at 21 feet high and spans 385 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. It serves as a vital component in managing water resources in the area, specifically along the tributary to Boyd Branch.
With a low hazard potential and not yet rated for condition assessment, Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-76b plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. The dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. Situated in Selma, this structure highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating the impacts of climate change on local ecosystems.
Year_Completed | 2007 |
Dam_Height | 21 |
River_Or_Stream | Trib to Boyd Branch |
Dam_Length | 385 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3 |
Drainage_Area | 0.27 |
Nid_Storage | 62 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 21 |
BEAR CREEK NEAR SILVER HILL | 137cfs |
NORTH SYLAMORE CREEK NEAR FIFTY SIX | 51cfs |
WHITE RIVER NEAR NORFORK | 8520cfs |
WHITE RIVER AT CALICO ROCK | 11400cfs |
BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HARRIET | 2940cfs |
BUFFALO RIVER NEAR ST. JOE | 2450cfs |
RICHLAND CREEK NEAR WITTS SPRING | 152cfs |