Dog Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Dog Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 89% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 918 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | IA00833 |
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
OBrien County Conservation Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dog Creek Dam?
Dog Creek Dam 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 Dog Creek Dam?
Dog Creek Dam is owned by OBrien County Conservation Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dog Creek Dam built?
Dog Creek Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Dog Creek Dam?
Dog Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dog Creek Dam?
Dog Creek Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Dog Creek Dam last inspected?
Dog Creek Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.