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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