Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-35, located in Monroe County, Iowa, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2007.
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This earth dam, standing at 32 feet tall and stretching 400 feet in length, serves the primary purpose of mitigating flooding in the area and is regulated by the Iowa DNR. With a drainage area of 0.47 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 96 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding community of Selma.
Despite its low hazard potential, Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-35 boasts a storage capacity of 131 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres. The dam's spillway, with a width of 12 feet, ensures effective water release during peak flow events. While the condition assessment is marked as 'Not Rated', the dam remains operational and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to maintain its structural integrity. With its strategic location on a tributary to Kinser Creek, this site contributes significantly to water resource management efforts in the region and underscores the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience.
Year Completed |
2007 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
Trib to Kinser Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.47 |
Nid Storage |
131 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |