Pheasant Ridge Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Iowa, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 54 ft54 ft tall and 900 ft long, taller than 94% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Pheasant Ridge Dam
The primary purpose of Pheasant Ridge Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Homeowners Association of Lakeview Heights, Inc (private). It impounds the Unnamed Trib to Raccoon River near West Des Moines.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 342 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 10/16/2023.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | West Des Moines |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Trib to Raccoon River |
| Coordinates | 41.54500, -93.79900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Homeowners Association of Lakeview Heights, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA00293 |
| Federal ID | IA00293 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |