Elk Creek Game Management Dam 1
Iowa, Worth County, ELK CREEK
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Worth |
| River | ELK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.41080, -93.43870 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,097 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,097 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 176 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 9, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
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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.