Brushy Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Brushy Creek Dam is classified as high hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 100 ft (taller than 99.9% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 31.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 690 acres |
| Drainage Area | 88 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03116 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Brushy Creek Dam?
Brushy Creek Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Brushy Creek Dam?
Brushy Creek Dam is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brushy Creek Dam built?
Brushy Creek Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Brushy Creek Dam?
Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek Dam?
Brushy Creek Dam has a dam height of 100 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.
When was Brushy Creek Dam last inspected?
Brushy Creek Dam was last inspected on April 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.