Bluff Creek Reclamation Dam
Key Takeaway
Bluff Creek Reclamation Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.5% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03738 |
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 Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
State Government
Nearby Dams
Lake Miami Dam
Monroe, IA
Significant Hazard 32 ftLake Miami Sediment Basin - Middle Site
Monroe, IA
Low Hazard 33 ftLake Miami Sediment Contro Dam - South Site
Monroe, IA
Low Hazard 26 ftMiami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 3
Monroe, IA
Low Hazard 32 ftGardner Dam
Monroe, IA
Low Hazard 29 ftMiami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 1
Monroe, IA
Low Hazard 35 ftMiami Lake Sediment Control Dam Site 2
Monroe, IA
Low Hazard 33 ftDavis Dam
Monroe, IA
Low Hazard 26 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Bluff Creek Reclamation Dam?
Bluff Creek Reclamation Dam 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 Bluff Creek Reclamation Dam?
Bluff Creek Reclamation Dam is owned by Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bluff Creek Reclamation Dam built?
Bluff Creek Reclamation Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Bluff Creek Reclamation Dam?
Bluff Creek Reclamation Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bluff Creek Reclamation Dam?
Bluff Creek Reclamation Dam has a dam height of 42 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.