Trotter Dam
Trotter Dam is an earth dam located in Jasper County, Iowa, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Trotter Dam
The primary purpose of Trotter Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kenneth Trotter (private). It impounds the Tr-north Skunk River near Lynnville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 635 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 376 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jasper |
| Nearest City | Lynnville |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Skunk River |
| Coordinates | 41.71580, -92.88160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 376 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 376 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kenneth Trotter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA00526 |
| Federal ID | IA00526 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |