Davids Creek Watershed Site 25-9

TR- DAVIDS CREEK· Audubon, Iowa· Built 1966· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Davids Creek Watershed Site 25-9 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 24.7% in IA)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDIA02675

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

Audubon County SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Davids Creek Watershed Site 25-9?

Davids Creek Watershed Site 25-9 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 25-9?

Davids Creek Watershed Site 25-9 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 25-9 built?

Davids Creek Watershed Site 25-9 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 25-9?

Davids Creek Watershed Site 25-9 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 Davids Creek Watershed Site 25-9?

Davids Creek Watershed Site 25-9 has a dam height of 26 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.