English Bench Watershed Site 7, located in Allamakee, Iowa, is a crucial water resource managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS.
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The site is regulated by the Iowa DNR and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. The primary dam type is earth, with a height of 33 feet and a length of 243 feet, completed in 1970.
With a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, this site covers a surface area of 3 acres and has a drainage area of 0.37 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the condition of English Bench Watershed Site 7 is currently not rated. Its emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain undisclosed. Overall, this site plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, serving as a valuable asset for the community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
243 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-UPPER IOWA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
0.37 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
Upper Iowa River Near Dorchester
|
338cfs |
Upper Iowa River At Decorah
|
257cfs |
South Fork Root River Near Houston
|
151cfs |
Upper Iowa River At Bluffton
|
219cfs |
Root River Near Houston
|
537cfs |
Yellow River At Ion
|
20cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Highland General Store & Campground
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Blackhawk Park - DeSoto
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Blackhawk Park Campground
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Blackhawk County Park
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