Nilan Dam

Iowa — Pottawattamie County — TR-WEST NISHNABOTA RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyPottawattamie
RiverTR-WEST NISHNABOTA RIVER
Coordinates41.28460, -95.43770

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length498 ft
NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 29, 1963
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWilbert Nilan

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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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