Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3
Key Takeaway
Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 82.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01469 |
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
Audubon County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3?
Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3 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 Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3?
Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3 is owned by Audubon County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3 built?
Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3?
Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3?
Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3 has a dam height of 39 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 Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3 last inspected?
Davids Creek Watershed Site 1a-3 was last inspected on May 31, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.