Aegon Dam is an earth dam located in Linn County, Iowa, built in 1997. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 2,660 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Aegon Dam
The primary purpose of Aegon Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Transamerica (private). It impounds the Tr- Prairie Creek near Cedar Rapids.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 2,660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/23/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Iowa dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn |
| Nearest City | Cedar Rapids |
| River/Stream | Tr- Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.91730, -91.64510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Transamerica |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03081 |
| Federal ID | IA03081 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |