Rathbun Dam
Iowa — Appanoose County — CHARITON RIVER
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Appanoose |
| River | CHARITON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.82617, -92.88749 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 10,120 ft |
| NID Storage | 552,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 552,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11,013 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 15, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1969 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Other Name | Rathbun Lake |
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.