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 19 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountySioux
Nearest CitySioux Rapids
River/StreamTr- West Branch Floyd River
Coordinates43.05040, -96.17430

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length792 ft
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage37 acre-ft
Max Storage37 acre-ft
Normal Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSioux Center Land Development Corp
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/28/2007
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA03531
Federal IDIA03531
More InfoState Dam Safety Program