Turkey Cr Watershed Site 55d
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 55d is an earth dam located in Cass County, Iowa, built in 1994. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Turkey Cr Watershed Site 55d
The primary purpose of Turkey Cr Watershed Site 55d is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Cass County Swcd,lee Poeppe (local government). It impounds the Tr- Turkey Creek near Anita.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,174 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 06/18/2024.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Anita |
| River/Stream | Tr- Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.43950, -94.78070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Cass County SWCD,Lee Poeppe |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02870 |
| Federal ID | IA02870 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |