Melton Dam

Iowa — Fremont County — TR-NISHNABOTNA RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyFremont
RiverTR-NISHNABOTNA RIVER
Coordinates40.60950, -95.60330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length349 ft
NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 10, 1964
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerErma K Melton

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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