Tapken Dam

Iowa, Adair County, TR-NINE MILE RUN

Location

StateIowa
CountyAdair
RiverTR-NINE MILE RUN
Coordinates41.24960, -94.31450

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length445 ft
NID Storage42 acre-ft
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerArt Tapken

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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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