Eakins
Eakins is an earth dam located in Davis County, Iowa, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Eakins
The primary purpose of Eakins is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Dean Eakins (private). It impounds the Trib To Pee Dee Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Davis |
| River/Stream | Trib To Pee Dee Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.79650, -92.57890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | Dean Eakins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03974 |
| Federal ID | IA03974 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |