Van Haaften Dam

Iowa, Marion County, Tr-Des Moines River

Location

StateIowa
CountyMarion
RiverTr-Des Moines River
Coordinates41.44510, -93.04270

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length396 ft
NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 21, 1963
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerArthur & J VanHaaften

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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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