Big Hollow Dam

Iowa — Des Moines County

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
Coordinates40.94280, -91.23750

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length795 ft
NID Storage5,942 acre-ft
Max Storage5,942 acre-ft
Surface Area178 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2008
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerDes Moines County Conservation Board

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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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