West Fork Big Creek Watershed Site S-12

Iowa, Decatur County, TR- SHAIN CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyDecatur
RiverTR- SHAIN CREEK
Coordinates40.59420, -93.98090

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length475 ft
NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1995
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerDecatur County SWCD

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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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