Covered Bridge Estates Dam
Covered Bridge Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Iowa, built in 2005. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Covered Bridge Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Covered Bridge Estates Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Aron Flickinger,bittersweet Acres, Llc,daniel And Virginia Hawthorne (private). It impounds the Tr- North River near Carlisle.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2023.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Iowa dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Carlisle |
| River/Stream | Tr- North River |
| Coordinates | 41.39200, -94.00910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Aron Flickinger,Bittersweet Acres, LLC,Daniel and Virginia Hawthorne |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03516 |
| Federal ID | IA03516 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |