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Virden Creek Dam Information
Virden Creek Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 1 miles from Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa.
The dam, which is on the Virden Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for benefits.
The dam was designed by DAEN NCR and commissioned in 1979 and is currently owned by City of Waterloo.
Virden Creek Dam Structure
The Virden Creek Dam is approximately 3,040 feet (927 m) long, 39 feet (12 m) high and has a structural volume of 401,500 cubic yards (306,969 cubic metres).
Virden Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 0 acre-ft (0 Ml) and maximum capacity of 8,300 acre-ft (10,238 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 0 acres (0 ha) and the total catchment area is 9 square miles (22 square kilometres).
Virden Creek Dam Spillway
The dam has a 156 feet (48 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 0 cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).
Virden Creek Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams
| Virden Creek Dam Black Hawk, Iowa |
Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada |
Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington |
Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona |
Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (ft) | 39 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
| Length (Ft) | 3,040 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
| Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 8,300 | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 |
| Drainage Area (sq miles) | 9 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
Virden Creek Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Virden Creek Dam
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Failed to fetch weather forecast data.Virden Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Virden Creek Dam is in Iowa.
Virden Creek Dam is in Black Hawk County.
Virden Creek Dam is 39 feet high.
Virden Creek Dam is 3,040 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams