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PIKES PEAK FLOOD CONTROL DAM

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March 30, 2025


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Pikes Peak Flood Control Dam, located in McGregor, Iowa, was completed in 1938 by the USDA NRCS to serve as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Mississippi River. With a height of 49 feet and a length of 360 feet, this earth dam is designed to store 106 acre-feet of water and covers a drainage area of 0.58 square miles. The dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.

Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of June 2019, with emergency action plans in place for any potential risk scenarios. Managed by local government authorities, the primary purpose of Pikes Peak Flood Control Dam is to protect surrounding areas from flooding and maintain public safety. As a vital component of the flood control infrastructure, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the resilience of the region against extreme weather events.

Year_Completed 1938
Dam_Height 49
River_Or_Stream TR-MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Dam_Length 360
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Drainage_Area 0.58
Nid_Storage 106
Hazard_Potential High
Foundations Rock, Soil
Nid_Height 49
       

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