Afton Reservoir Dam

Iowa — Union County — TR-TWELVE MILE CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyUnion
RiverTR-TWELVE MILE CREEK
Coordinates41.03460, -94.21120

Physical Characteristics

NID Height51 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage470 acre-ft
Max Storage470 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 27, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Afton

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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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