Downing Dam
Downing Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Iowa, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Downing Dam
The primary purpose of Downing 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 Robert Downing (private). It impounds the Tr- Deep Creek near Carlisle.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 537 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 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.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Carlisle |
| River/Stream | Tr- Deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.40470, -93.55220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 537 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Robert Downing |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03853 |
| Federal ID | IA03853 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |