Ottumwa

Iowa, Wapello County, Des Moines River

Location

StateIowa
CountyWapello
RiverDes Moines River
Coordinates41.01597, -92.41571

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length781 ft
NID Storage5,000 acre-ft
Max Storage5,000 acre-ft
Surface Area500 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 2, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerOttumwa, City of

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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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