Blockton Watershed Site S-5

Iowa — Taylor County — TR-PLATTE RIVER

Location

StateIowa
CountyTaylor
RiverTR-PLATTE RIVER
Coordinates40.62670, -94.49670

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length1,170 ft
NID Storage3,021 acre-ft
Max Storage3,021 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 30, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1993
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTaylor County SWCD

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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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