Reed Dam
Reed Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Iowa, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reed Dam
The primary purpose of Reed 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 Reed (private). It impounds the Tr- Dutch Creek near Coppock.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 | Washington |
| Nearest City | Coppock |
| River/Stream | Tr- Dutch Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.32590, -91.90980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 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 | Reed |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02902 |
| Federal ID | IA02902 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |