John Deere Davenport Works Dam
John Deere Davenport Works Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Iowa, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About John Deere Davenport Works Dam
John Deere Davenport Works Dam is a dam in Scott, Iowa. The dam is owned by John Deere Construction & Forestry Company (private). It impounds the Tr-silver Creek near Davenport.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2023.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Davenport |
| River/Stream | Tr-silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.59590, -90.54690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | John Deere Construction & Forestry Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01853 |
| Federal ID | IA01853 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |