Doty Dam
Doty Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Iowa, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Doty Dam
The primary purpose of Doty 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 Doty (private). It impounds the Tr-south Raccoon near Van Meter.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 521 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/11/2023.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Van Meter |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Raccoon |
| Coordinates | 41.51980, -93.96270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 521 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Robert Doty |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA00278 |
| Federal ID | IA00278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |