Humeston Reservoir Dam

Iowa — Wayne County — TR-CHARITON RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyWayne
RiverTR-CHARITON RIVER
Coordinates40.88280, -93.50680

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length670 ft
NID Storage900 acre-ft
Max Storage900 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 8, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Humeston

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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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