Rush Dam
Rush Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Iowa, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rush Dam
The primary purpose of Rush Dam 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 Raymond Rush (private). It impounds the Tr-clanton Creek near Martensdale.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 09/13/1960. That was over 65 years ago.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Martensdale |
| River/Stream | Tr-clanton Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.30360, -93.76510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Raymond Rush |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/1960 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01111 |
| Federal ID | IA01111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |