Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-8 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-8 in Woodbury County, Iowa, is a low-hazard earth dam completed in 1998 for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, the dam has a height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 3.85 square miles along Camp Creek. With a surface area of 4.5 acres, the dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has not been rated for condition assessment.
Located in Hornick, Iowa, this dam on Camp Creek plays a critical role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. With a moderate risk level assigned, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Iowa DNR, ensuring its safety and functionality. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, it remains a key infrastructure for water resource management in the region, providing valuable benefits for both the environment and local communities.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
465 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
CAMP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.5 |
Drainage Area |
3.85 |
Nid Storage |
107 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
West Fork Ditch At Hornick
|
80cfs |
Missouri River At Sioux City
|
13700cfs |
Floyd River At James
|
187cfs |
Omaha Cr At Homer
|
45cfs |
Little Sioux River At Correctionville
|
327cfs |
South Omaha Creek At Walthill
|
11cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Camp Creek Subwatershed Site M-8