Thompson Dam

Iowa, Shelby County, TR-EAST BR WEST NISANABOTA

Location

StateIowa
CountyShelby
RiverTR-EAST BR WEST NISANABOTA
Coordinates41.52500, -95.28340

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length478 ft
NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 1, 1978
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerVirgil C Thompson

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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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