South Ridge Estates - West Dam
South Ridge Estates - West Dam is an earth dam located in Sioux County, Iowa, built in 2007. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About South Ridge Estates - West Dam
The primary purpose of South Ridge Estates - West Dam 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 Sioux Center Land Development Corp (private). It impounds the Tr- West Branch Floyd River near Sioux Rapids.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 792 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | Sioux Rapids |
| River/Stream | Tr- West Branch Floyd River |
| Coordinates | 43.05040, -96.17430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 792 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Sioux Center Land Development Corp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03531 |
| Federal ID | IA03531 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |