Desoto Dam
Desoto Dam is an earth dam located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Desoto Dam
The primary purpose of Desoto Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Missouri River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,900 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 31 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/20/2020.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| River/Stream | Missouri River |
| Coordinates | 41.49139, -96.01723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,261 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,900 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03163 |
| Federal ID | IA03163 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |