Promise City Reservoir Dam
Promise City Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Iowa, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Promise City Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Promise City Reservoir 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 City Of Promise City (local government). It impounds the Tr-south Fork Chariton River near Promise City.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, 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 03/05/1992. That was over 34 years ago.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Promise City |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Fork Chariton River |
| Coordinates | 40.75150, -93.15400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Promise City |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/05/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01386 |
| Federal ID | IA01386 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |