Virden Creek Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk |
| Nearest City | WATERLOO |
| River/Stream | VIRDEN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.54580, -92.31210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,300 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Waterloo |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |