Mathes

Iowa — Des Moines County — Long Creek

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
RiverLong Creek
Coordinates40.78164, -91.25241

Physical Characteristics

NID Height64 ft
Dam Height64 ft
Dam Length1,120 ft
NID Storage1,440 acre-ft
Max Storage1,440 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 11, 2016
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerIowa Army Ammunition Plant
Other NameMathes Lake

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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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