Mcclure Trust Dam
Mcclure Trust Dam is an earth dam located in Davis County, Iowa, built in 2016. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcclure Trust Dam
The primary purpose of Mcclure Trust 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 Mcclure Trust (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To South Chequest Creek near Keosauqua.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2016, 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 | Davis |
| Nearest City | Keosauqua |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To South Chequest Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.76010, -92.21960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | McClure Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA04260 |
| Federal ID | IA04260 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |