West Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Iowa, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 375 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 West Dam
The primary purpose of West 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 Madison County Conservation Board (local government). It impounds the Tr- Clanton Creek near Martensdale.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 84 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 346 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 | Warren |
| Nearest City | Martensdale |
| River/Stream | Tr- Clanton Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.32980, -93.78700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Madison County Conservation Board |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03323 |
| Federal ID | IA03323 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |