West Branch Flood Control Dam

Iowa — Johnson County

Location

StateIowa
CountyJohnson
Coordinates41.69340, -91.38020

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage111 acre-ft
Max Storage111 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 26, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed2012
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of West Branch

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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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