Southwest Iowa Egg Cooperative Dam
Southwest Iowa Egg Cooperative Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Iowa, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Southwest Iowa Egg Cooperative Dam
The primary purpose of Southwest Iowa Egg Cooperative Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Southwest Iowa Egg Cooperative (private). It impounds the Tr- Elm Creek near Grant.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 382 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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Grant |
| River/Stream | Tr- Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.21110, -94.74400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Southwest Iowa Egg Cooperative |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03353 |
| Federal ID | IA03353 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |