Davids Creek Watershed Site 25-9 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Davids Creek Watershed Site 25-9 is a key water resource in Audubon, Iowa, owned and regulated by the local government with oversight from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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Summary
This site, managed by the USDA NRCS, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond, as well as flood risk reduction. The earth dam, completed in 1966, has a height of 26 feet and a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet.
Located in Exira, Iowa, this site plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a drainage area of 0.13 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 12 acre-feet. Despite a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition has not been rated. With a spillway type of uncontrolled, this site is equipped to handle potential overflow events and contribute to the overall flood risk reduction efforts in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will find Davids Creek Watershed Site 25-9 to be an essential component of the local ecosystem and a key asset in water conservation and management initiatives.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR- DAVIDS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
0.13 |
Nid Storage |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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 25-9