Bishop/Barrows Dam

Iowa — Madison County — 0709TR-CLANTON CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyMadison
River0709TR-CLANTON CREEK
Coordinates41.26610, -93.88400

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length287 ft
NID Storage35 acre-ft
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 20, 1977
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWL Bishop & HS Barrows

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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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