Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-90b

Trib to Soap Cr· Appanoose, Iowa· Built 2011· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-90b is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 19.3% in IA)
Dam Length385 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Year Completed2011 (15 years old)
NID IDIA04126

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Ronald Cervetti & Soap Creek Watershed Board

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-90b?

Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-90b 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 4-90b?

Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-90b is owned by Ronald Cervetti & 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 4-90b built?

Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-90b was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 4-90b?

Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-90b 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 4-90b?

Soap Creek Watershed Site 4-90b has a dam height of 25 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.