Colby Dam

Iowa, Polk County, TR-WALNUT CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
RiverTR-WALNUT CREEK
Coordinates41.60720, -93.78080

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length332 ft
NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCharles Colby Jr

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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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