Big Creek Terminal Dam
Iowa — Polk County
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Coordinates | 41.78179, -93.74118 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| NID Storage | 27,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 885 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | USACE - Rock Island District |
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.