Cole Dam
Cole Dam is an earth dam located in Van Buren County, Iowa, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cole Dam
The primary purpose of Cole 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 Vd Cole (private). It impounds the Tr- Fox River near Mt. Sterling.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 4,565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 61 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 310 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 | Van Buren |
| Nearest City | Mt. Sterling |
| River/Stream | Tr- Fox River |
| Coordinates | 40.62210, -91.95290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | VD Cole |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03334 |
| Federal ID | IA03334 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |