Jsc Farms Dam
Jsc Farms Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Iowa, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jsc Farms Dam
The primary purpose of Jsc Farms Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jsc Farms (private). It impounds the Tr- Bulger Creek near De Soto.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 823 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 08/19/2022.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | De Soto |
| River/Stream | Tr- Bulger Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.50580, -94.05430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 823 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 823 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JSC Farms |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA02906 |
| Federal ID | IA02906 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |