Rutland Milldam
Rutland Milldam is a gravity dam located in Humboldt County, Iowa, built in 1922. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rutland Milldam
The primary purpose of Rutland Milldam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Humboldt County Conservation Board (local government). It impounds the West Fork Des Moines River near Rutland.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 294 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 170 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,026 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,233 square miles. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/20/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Humboldt |
| Nearest City | Rutland |
| River/Stream | West Fork Des Moines River |
| Coordinates | 42.75520, -94.29650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 294 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,026 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,026 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,026 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,233 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Humboldt County Conservation Board |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/20/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01318 |
| Federal ID | IA01318 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |