Davids Creek Watershed Site 10-2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Davids Creek Watershed Site 10-2 in Audubon, Iowa is a significant Earth dam completed in 1977 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Managed by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a storage capacity of 234 acre-feet. The dam is state-regulated and inspected for safety and compliance by Iowa DNR, with a significant hazard potential due to its location on TR-DAVIDS CREEK.
Despite being rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the risk assessment for Davids Creek Watershed Site 10-2 is moderate. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a surface area of 9 acres and a drainage area of 1.24 square miles. The dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction in the area, highlighting its importance in water resource management in the region. As a part of the broader water infrastructure, this site contributes to the overall resilience of the watershed in the face of climate change impacts.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
633 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DAVIDS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
1.24 |
Nid Storage |
234 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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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 10-2