Creston Flood Prevention Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIowa
CountyUnion
Nearest CityCRESTON
River/StreamHURLEY CREEK
Coordinates41.07210, -94.36140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length830 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage556 acre-ft
Max Storage556 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Creston
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/15/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIA01756
Federal IDIA01756
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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