Davis Subwatershed M-14077

COTTONWOOD HOLLOW· Woodbury, Iowa· Built 1958· Earth· 34 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Davis Subwatershed M-14077 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage131 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDIA01789

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

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Davis Subwatershed M-14077?

Davis Subwatershed M-14077 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 Davis Subwatershed M-14077?

Davis Subwatershed M-14077 is owned by Woodbury County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Davis Subwatershed M-14077 built?

Davis Subwatershed M-14077 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Davis Subwatershed M-14077?

Davis Subwatershed M-14077 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 Davis Subwatershed M-14077?

Davis Subwatershed M-14077 has a dam height of 34 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.