Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 5.1% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 787 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 176 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01205 |
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
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1?
Elk Creek Game Management Dam 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 Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1?
Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1 is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1 built?
Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1?
Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1?
Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1 has a dam height of 17 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 Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1 last inspected?
Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1 was last inspected on June 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.