Desoto Dam
Iowa — Pottawattamie County — Missouri River
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| River | Missouri River |
| Coordinates | 41.49139, -96.01723 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,950 ft |
| NID Storage | 45,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,900 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 20, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
Location Map
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.