Elk Creek Game Management Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Worth County, Iowa, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 794 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Elk Creek Game Management Dam 2
The primary purpose of Elk Creek Game Management Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Elk Creek near Kensett.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 794 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 229 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,553 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Worth |
| Nearest City | Kensett |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.40640, -93.39980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 794 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,553 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,553 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 229 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01200 |
| Federal ID | IA01200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |