Southpoint Wetland Mitigation Dam
Southpoint Wetland Mitigation Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Iowa, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Southpoint Wetland Mitigation Dam
The primary purpose of Southpoint Wetland Mitigation Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Iowa Department Of Transportation (state). It impounds the Tr- Skunk River near Colfax.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 10/28/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Colfax |
| River/Stream | Tr- Skunk River |
| Coordinates | 41.76530, -93.38080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Transportation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03756 |
| Federal ID | IA03756 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |