North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17

TR- PIGEON CREEK· Pottawattamie, Iowa· Built 1973· Earth· 66 ft tall

Key Takeaway

North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 66 ft (taller than 99.3% in IA)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDIA02898

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
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 North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17?

North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17 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 North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17?

North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17 is owned by West Pottawattamie County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17 built?

North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17?

North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17 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 North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17?

North Pigeon Cr Watershed Site 17 has a dam height of 66 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.

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.