Moorhead Pioneer Park Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Moorhead Pioneer Park Dam, located in Village Creek, Iowa, is a privately-owned earth dam completed in 1965 by USDA NRCS.


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Summary

The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, creating a stock or small fish pond, and recreational activities. With a height of 29 feet and a length of 440 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres.

Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Moorhead Pioneer Park Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a moderate risk level, with no documented condition assessment available. With a drainage area of 0.31 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and mitigating flood risks along Village Creek.

Overall, Moorhead Pioneer Park Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in Allamakee County, Iowa. Its historical significance and multifaceted utility make it a key asset for the community, providing essential services for fire protection, recreation, and environmental conservation. As efforts continue to monitor and maintain the dam, it remains a crucial component of the local landscape and a symbol of sustainable water management practices in the region.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

440

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR-VILLAGE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Drainage Area

0.31

Nid Storage

35

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

29
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.