Davids Creek Watershed Site 14-2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Located in Audubon, Iowa, Davids Creek Watershed Site 14-2 is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, this structure also serves flood risk reduction. The dam stands at 30 feet high and spans a length of 572 feet, with a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite a low hazard potential, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The surrounding area covers a drainage area of 0.42 square miles, with a surface area of 7 acres, providing essential water resource management for the community in Exira.
Overall, Davids Creek Watershed Site 14-2 plays a crucial role in water resource management, flood protection, and ecosystem preservation in Audubon County. As a significant asset for the local community, this dam highlights the collaboration between state and federal agencies in safeguarding the environment and enhancing resilience to climate-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
572 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DAVIDS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
0.42 |
Nid Storage |
101 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Davids Creek Watershed Site 14-2