Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a
Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a is an earth dam located in Warren County, Iowa, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a
The primary purpose of Ahquabi Dredge Spoil Containment Dam 5a is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Iowa Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr- Squaw Creek near Indianola.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 519 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 | Warren |
| Nearest City | Indianola |
| River/Stream | Tr- Squaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.29580, -93.58150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 519 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03100 |
| Federal ID | IA03100 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |