Big Creek Diversion Dam

Iowa — Polk County

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Coordinates41.79307, -93.73018

Physical Characteristics

NID Height80 ft
Dam Height80 ft
Dam Length1,750 ft
NID Storage27,500 acre-ft
Max Storage27,500 acre-ft
Surface Area885 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Rock Island District

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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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