Higdon Dam

Iowa, Decatur County, TR- SOUTH ELK CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyDecatur
RiverTR- SOUTH ELK CREEK
Coordinates40.69330, -93.96500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length441 ft
NID Storage49 acre-ft
Max Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed2001
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWilliam T Higdon

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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