Thompson Dam

Iowa, Cherokee County, TR-LITTLE SIOUX RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyCherokee
RiverTR-LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
Coordinates42.81940, -95.50860

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length358 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 3, 1963
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMildred Thompson

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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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