West Fork Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38
West Fork Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38 is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Iowa. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About West Fork Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38
The primary purpose of West Fork Big Cr Wtrshd Site B-38 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Decatur County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr- West Fork Big Creek near State Of Missouri.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Decatur |
| Nearest City | State Of Missouri |
| River/Stream | Tr- West Fork Big Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.63960, -94.00360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Decatur County SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03643 |
| Federal ID | IA03643 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |