Jurinek Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Iowa, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 285 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Jurinek Dam
The primary purpose of Jurinek Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by John Jurinek (private). It impounds the Trib to Skunk Creek near Coppock.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/30/2001. That was over 25 years ago.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Coppock |
| River/Stream | Trib to Skunk Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.18530, -91.87280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 128 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | John Jurinek |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03983 |
| Federal ID | IA03983 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |