Maffitt Reservoir Dam
Iowa — Dallas County — TR-RACCOON RIVER
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dallas |
| River | TR-RACCOON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.51720, -93.79210 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 79 ft |
| Dam Height | 79 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| NID Storage | 6,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 230 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 31, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1944 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | Des Moines Water Works |
| Other Name | Dale Maffitt Reservoir Dam |
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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.