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Owen dam creates wildlife habitat and flood safety in Clark County
The Owen dam near Clark County forms a 285 acre lake on Brick Creek part of the Poplar River watershed. Dedicatory ceremonies highlighted flood protection and new waterfowl habitat with 1,308 acres of managed wildlife area, nesting islands, potholes and food patches. The $916,000 project funded mostly by federal aid aims to provide recreation, wildlife benefits, and emergency water supplies while offering limited flood control depending on rainfall. Local groups and officials led by the SWCD celebrate a long collaborative effort with the lake named Sportsman Lake and a memorial for supporters like Lyle Hass and Bill Raucknowledged during the ceremony.
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