Carson Dam

Iowa — Cherokee County — TR-LITTLE SIOUX RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyCherokee
RiverTR-LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
Coordinates42.72520, -95.57760

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length310 ft
NID Storage23 acre-ft
Max Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 4, 2015
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerClayton Riedell

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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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