Sherman Dam

Iowa — Plymouth County — TR-WEST BRANCH PERRY CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyPlymouth
RiverTR-WEST BRANCH PERRY CREEK
Coordinates42.62190, -96.40300

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length452 ft
NID Storage78 acre-ft
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 18, 1962
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPhil Sherman

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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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