Reitter-lair Marsh Dam
Reitter-lair Marsh Dam is an earth dam located in Dickinson County, Iowa, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reitter-lair Marsh Dam
Reitter-lair Marsh Dam is a dam in Dickinson, Iowa. The dam is owned by Us Fish & Wildlife Service - Titonka (federal). It impounds the Bull Ditch near Milford.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 684 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 277 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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.
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dickinson |
| Nearest City | Milford |
| River/Stream | Bull Ditch |
| Coordinates | 43.35720, -95.06210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 684 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | US Fish & Wildlife Service - Titonka |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03030 |
| Federal ID | IA03030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |