Chenoweth Dam
Chenoweth Dam is an earth dam located in Davis County, Iowa, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chenoweth Dam
The primary purpose of Chenoweth Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tom Chenoweth (private). It impounds the Tr-soap Creek near Floris.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 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.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Davis |
| Nearest City | Floris |
| River/Stream | Tr-soap Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.83680, -92.47120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tom Chenoweth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01862 |
| Federal ID | IA01862 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |