De Heer Reclamation Dam
De Heer Reclamation Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Iowa, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About De Heer Reclamation Dam
The primary purpose of De Heer Reclamation Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cheryl, Arland & Tammy Deheer (private). It impounds the Tr- Wildcat Creek near Red Rock Reservoir.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Marion |
| Nearest City | Red Rock Reservoir |
| River/Stream | Tr- Wildcat Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.45330, -93.05170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cheryl, Arland & Tammy DeHeer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03726 |
| Federal ID | IA03726 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |