Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-84
Key Takeaway
Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-84 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 58.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 101 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | IA04120 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Iowa DNR & Soap Creek Watershed Board
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Ward Dam
Appanoose, IA
Low Hazard 29 ftSoap Creek Watershed Site 4-86
Appanoose, IA
Low Hazard 30 ftSoap Creek Watershed Site 4-114
Appanoose, IA
Low Hazard 26 ftSoap Creek Watershed Site 4-87
Appanoose, IA
Low Hazard 30 ftSoap Creek Watershed Site 4-88
Appanoose, IA
Low Hazard 29 ftSoap Creek Watershed Site 4-90a
Appanoose, IA
Low Hazard 36 ftSoap Creek Watershed Site 4-90b
Appanoose, IA
Low Hazard 25 ftSoap Creek Watershed Site 68-63
Monroe, IA
Low Hazard 21 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-84?
Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-84 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-84?
Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-84 is owned by Iowa DNR & Soap Creek Watershed Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-84 built?
Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-84 was completed in 2009, making it 17 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-84?
Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-84 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-84?
Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-84 has a dam height of 32 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.