Camp Creek Subwatershed Site 1-2

TR-CAMP CREEK· Woodbury, Iowa· Built 1992· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Camp Creek Subwatershed Site 1-2 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 84% in IA)
Dam Length655 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage227 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDIA02631

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
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Woodbury County SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Camp Creek Subwatershed Site 1-2?

Camp Creek Subwatershed Site 1-2 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 Camp Creek Subwatershed Site 1-2?

Camp Creek Subwatershed Site 1-2 is owned by Woodbury County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Camp Creek Subwatershed Site 1-2 built?

Camp Creek Subwatershed Site 1-2 was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Camp Creek Subwatershed Site 1-2?

Camp Creek Subwatershed Site 1-2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Camp Creek Subwatershed Site 1-2?

Camp Creek Subwatershed Site 1-2 has a dam height of 40 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.