Iowa Noname48
Iowa Noname48 is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Iowa, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Iowa Noname48
The primary purpose of Iowa Noname48 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Shelby County Board Of Supervisors (local government). It impounds the Tr-mill Creek near Manteno.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 937 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/13/1968. That was over 58 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Manteno |
| River/Stream | Tr-mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.84690, -95.46000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 937 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Shelby County Board of Supervisors |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/13/1968 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01007 |
| Federal ID | IA01007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |