Virden Creek Dam
Iowa — Black Hawk County — VIRDEN CREEK
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk |
| River | VIRDEN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.54580, -92.31210 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,040 ft |
| NID Storage | 8,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 1, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Waterloo |
Location Map
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.