Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-1

BUSS CREEK· Crawford, Iowa· Built 1978· Earth· 42 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-1 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 42 ft (taller than 87.5% in IA)
Dam Length610 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage337 acre-ft
Normal Storage123 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDIA01901

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
Last Inspection: April 30, 1987
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

Crawford County SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-1?

Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-1 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 Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-1?

Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-1 is owned by Crawford County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-1 built?

Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-1 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-1?

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

How tall is Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-1?

Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-1 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.

When was Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-1 last inspected?

Dane Ridge Watershed Site C-1 was last inspected on April 30, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.