Lake Cimarron

Iowa, Poweshiek County, Trib to Lake Ponderosa

Location

StateIowa
CountyPoweshiek
RiverTrib to Lake Ponderosa
Coordinates41.59380, -92.57280

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage569 acre-ft
Max Storage569 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 30, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed2012
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJoan Ahrens / Cimarron LLC

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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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