Backes Dam

Iowa, Benton County, TR-CEDAR RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyBenton
RiverTR-CEDAR RIVER
Coordinates42.18850, -91.92210

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length390 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 20, 1967
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLawrence Backes

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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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