Shimek Forest Dam 3

Iowa, Lee County, TR-DES MOINES RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyLee
RiverTR-DES MOINES RIVER
Coordinates40.64200, -91.71150

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length415 ft
NID Storage63 acre-ft
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 7, 1995
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerIowa Department of Natural Resources

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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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