Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-68

Trib to Boyd Branch· Monroe, Iowa· Built 2006· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-68 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 77.4% in IA)
Dam Length355 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Normal Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge108 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDIA04019

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: Yes

Ownership

Ronald Cloyed & Soap Creek Watershed Board

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-68?

Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-68 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 68-68?

Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-68 is owned by Ronald Cloyed & 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 68-68 built?

Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-68 was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 68-68?

Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-68 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 68-68?

Soap Creek Watershed Site 68-68 has a dam height of 37 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.