Big Creek Terminal Dam

Polk County, Iowa (near NONE)

River/Stream: BIG CREEK DIVERSION CHANNEL

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
95 ft
Dam Length
480 ft
Reservoir Storage
27,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1972
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
33,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-12-06

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

Loading map...

Quick Stats

NID ID
IA00015
State
Iowa (IA)
Coordinates
41.78179, -93.74118
Age
54 years

Nearby Dams

External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.