James King Wetland Dam is an earth dam located in Muscatine County, Iowa, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall. 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 James King Wetland Dam
The primary purpose of James King Wetland Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (private). It impounds the Tr- Cedar River near Columbus Jct..
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 130 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Muscatine |
| Nearest City | Columbus Jct. |
| River/Stream | Tr- Cedar River |
| Coordinates | 41.46920, -91.20640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03224 |
| Federal ID | IA03224 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |