Indian Creek Watershed Site 2
Key Takeaway
Indian Creek Watershed Site 2 is classified as high hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 65 ft (taller than 99.2% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 767 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 341 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | IA01664 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
West Pottawattamie County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Indian Creek Watershed Site 2?
Indian Creek Watershed Site 2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Indian Creek Watershed Site 2?
Indian Creek Watershed Site 2 is owned by West Pottawattamie County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Indian Creek Watershed Site 2 built?
Indian Creek Watershed Site 2 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Indian Creek Watershed Site 2?
Indian Creek Watershed Site 2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Indian Creek Watershed Site 2?
Indian Creek Watershed Site 2 has a dam height of 65 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 Indian Creek Watershed Site 2 last inspected?
Indian Creek Watershed Site 2 was last inspected on August 1, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.