Big Creek Barrier Dam

Iowa — Polk County

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Coordinates41.75544, -93.69893

Physical Characteristics

NID Height84 ft
Dam Height84 ft
Dam Length4,550 ft
NID Storage4,200 acre-ft
Max Storage4,200 acre-ft
Surface Area85 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
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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