Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 23-3
Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 23-3 is an earth dam located in Mills County, Iowa, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 23-3
The primary purpose of Waubonsie Cr. Watershed Site 23-3 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Mills County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr- Waubonsie Cr. near Bartlett.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 935 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,333 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/29/2020.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Mills |
| Nearest City | Bartlett |
| River/Stream | Tr- Waubonsie Cr. |
| Coordinates | 40.94370, -95.68920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 935 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,333 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,333 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 721 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Mills County SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02377 |
| Federal ID | IA02377 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |