Hynick Dam

Iowa — Mahaska County — TR-DES MOINES RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyMahaska
RiverTR-DES MOINES RIVER
Coordinates41.25090, -92.80300

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length352 ft
NID Storage95 acre-ft
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 7, 1964
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCharles Hynick

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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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