Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Worth |
| Nearest City | KENSETT |
| River/Stream | ELK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.41080, -93.43870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,097 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,097 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 787 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 176 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |