Scott Dam is an earth dam located in Pocahontas County, Iowa, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 1,350 ft long. 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 Scott Dam
The primary purpose of Scott 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 Scott Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Tr- Big Cedar Creek near Fonda.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 131 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 | Pocahontas |
| Nearest City | Fonda |
| River/Stream | Tr- Big Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.70320, -94.79040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Scott Farms Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03225 |
| Federal ID | IA03225 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |