Dawson Dam

Iowa, Des Moines County, TR-DRY BRANCH

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
RiverTR-DRY BRANCH
Coordinates40.87770, -91.09230

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length272 ft
NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerOrville L Dawson

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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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