Adams Dam

Iowa, Boone County, TR-DES MOINES RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyBoone
RiverTR-DES MOINES RIVER
Coordinates41.98380, -93.87780

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length176 ft
NID Storage42 acre-ft
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 11, 1967
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHarold & Margaret Adams

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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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