Indian Creek Watershed Site 25

TR-INDIAN CREEK· Pottawattamie, Iowa· Built 1976· Earth· 37 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Indian Creek Watershed Site 25 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 77.4% in IA)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage36 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDIA01866

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
Last Inspection: September 25, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IOWA DNR

Ownership

West Pottawattamie County SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Indian Creek Watershed Site 25?

Indian Creek Watershed Site 25 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 Indian Creek Watershed Site 25?

Indian Creek Watershed Site 25 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 25 built?

Indian Creek Watershed Site 25 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 25?

Indian Creek Watershed Site 25 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 Indian Creek Watershed Site 25?

Indian Creek Watershed Site 25 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.

When was Indian Creek Watershed Site 25 last inspected?

Indian Creek Watershed Site 25 was last inspected on September 25, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.