James Dam
James Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Iowa, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About James Dam
The primary purpose of James 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 Robert James (private). It impounds the Tr-south River near Des Moines River.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 06/16/1972. That was over 53 years ago.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Des Moines River |
| River/Stream | Tr-south River |
| Coordinates | 41.29160, -93.47030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Robert James |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02043 |
| Federal ID | IA02043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |