Muscatine Power & Water Dam
Muscatine Power & Water Dam is an earth dam located in Muscatine County, Iowa, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Muscatine Power & Water Dam
Muscatine Power & Water Dam is a dam in Muscatine, Iowa. The dam is owned by Muscatine Power & Water (local government). It impounds the Tr- Donelly Creek near Cranston.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 04/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Muscatine |
| Nearest City | Cranston |
| River/Stream | Tr- Donelly Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.37910, -91.20960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Muscatine Power & Water |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02541 |
| Federal ID | IA02541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |