Dog Creek Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyO'Brien
Nearest CityCHEROKEE
River/StreamDOG CREEK
Coordinates42.93610, -95.46640

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length1,150 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage918 acre-ft
Max Storage918 acre-ft
Normal Storage293 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerOBrien County Conservation Board
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00833
Federal IDIA00833
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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