Baker Dam

Iowa — Poweshiek County — TR-WALNUT CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyPoweshiek
RiverTR-WALNUT CREEK
Coordinates41.82930, -92.40190

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length510 ft
NID Storage246 acre-ft
Max Storage246 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 1, 1978
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLyle & Thomas Baker

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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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