Stanton Dam
Stanton Dam is a dam located in Montgomery County, Iowa. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stanton Dam
Stanton Dam is a dam in Montgomery, Iowa. The dam is owned by Burlington Northern Railroad (private). It impounds the Tarkio Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 49 square miles.
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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | Tarkio Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.97920, -95.11520 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 49 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Burlington Northern Railroad |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04036 |
| Federal ID | IA04036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |