Little Sioux Scout Ranch Dam
Little Sioux Scout Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Monona County, Iowa, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Sioux Scout Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Little Sioux Scout Ranch Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boy Scouts Of America (private). It impounds the Tr- Little Sioux River near Little Sioux.
The dam stands 46 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Monona |
| Nearest City | Little Sioux |
| River/Stream | Tr- Little Sioux River |
| Coordinates | 41.87830, -95.96590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boy Scouts of America |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02723 |
| Federal ID | IA02723 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |