Owen Dam

Iowa, Polk County, TR-SKUNK RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
RiverTR-SKUNK RIVER
Coordinates41.84210, -93.43350

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length340 ft
NID Storage48 acre-ft
Max Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 5, 1967
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWilliam J & JoAnne Owen

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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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