Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area Dam
Key Takeaway
Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area Dam is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 77.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 923 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | IA03759 |
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
Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area Dam?
Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area 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 Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area Dam?
Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area Dam is owned by Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area Dam built?
Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area Dam?
Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area Dam?
Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area Dam has a dam height of 37 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.