Murguia Dam
Iowa — Des Moines County — TR-YELLOW SPRING CREEK
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Des Moines |
| River | TR-YELLOW SPRING CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.96400, -91.13140 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| NID Storage | 675 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 675 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 7, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1978 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Martee Murguia |
Location Map
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.