Little Whiskey Subwatershed Site M-2
Little Whiskey Subwatershed Site M-2 is an earth dam located in Woodbury County, Iowa, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Little Whiskey Subwatershed Site M-2
The primary purpose of Little Whiskey Subwatershed Site M-2 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Woodbury County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr- Big Whiskey Creek near Hornick.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 391 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/04/2020.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Woodbury |
| Nearest City | Hornick |
| River/Stream | Tr- Big Whiskey Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.49720, -96.27540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 391 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 391 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Woodbury County SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02533 |
| Federal ID | IA02533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |