Rathbun Dam

Iowa — Appanoose County

Location

StateIowa
CountyAppanoose
Coordinates40.82617, -92.88749

Physical Characteristics

NID Height100 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length10,120 ft
NID Storage552,000 acre-ft
Max Storage552,000 acre-ft
Surface Area11,013 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Kansas City District

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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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