Shimek Forest Dam 2
Shimek Forest Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Lee County, Iowa, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shimek Forest Dam 2
The primary purpose of Shimek Forest Dam 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 Iowa Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr-lick Creek near Croton.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 407 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/15/1968. That was over 58 years ago.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | Croton |
| River/Stream | Tr-lick Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.64500, -91.66760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 407 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/1968 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA00580 |
| Federal ID | IA00580 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |