Creston Flood Prevention Dam

Iowa — Union County — HURLEY CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyUnion
RiverHURLEY CREEK
Coordinates41.07210, -94.36140

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length830 ft
NID Storage556 acre-ft
Max Storage556 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 15, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1975
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Creston

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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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