Located in Allamakee County, Iowa, the Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 2005, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and has a length of 350 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Little Paint Creek, within the St. Paul District of Iowa.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the condition of the dam is currently not rated. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam remains under state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Iowa DNR. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 26 feet, and the dam serves a drainage area of 0.24 square miles. As an essential structure for flood risk reduction in the area, the Little Paint Creek Watershed Site 206a plays a crucial role in managing water resources and climate impacts in the region, ensuring the safety and protection of local communities from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-Little Paint Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
0.24 |
Nid Storage |
143 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
Yellow River At Ion
|
23cfs |
Bloody Run Creek Near Marquette
|
11cfs |
Mississippi River At Mcgregor
|
21700cfs |
Kickapoo River At Steuben
|
392cfs |
Upper Iowa River Near Dorchester
|
147cfs |
Turkey River Above French Hollow Cr At Elkader
|
458cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Little Paint Creek Campground
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Yellow River State Forest
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Heffern's Hill Camp
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Big Paint Creek Campground
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Camp Glen Wendel
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Camp Terry Hennesy
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