Iowa Noname81

Iowa Noname81 is an earth dam located in Warren County, Iowa, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Iowa Noname81

The primary purpose of Iowa Noname81 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mattco Land Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-butcher Creek near Des Moines River.

The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyWarren
Nearest CityDes Moines River
River/StreamTr-butcher Creek
Coordinates41.41630, -93.49270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length345 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage49 acre-ft
Max Storage49 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMattco Land Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01708
Federal IDIA01708
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams