Fountain Hills Dam #2
Fountain Hills Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Marion County, Iowa, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Fountain Hills Dam #2
Fountain Hills Dam #2 is a dam in Marion, Iowa. The dam is owned by Devries Electric Inc (private). It impounds the Tr- Thunder Creek near Pella.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 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 significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Pella |
| River/Stream | Tr- Thunder Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.42760, -92.92580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DeVries Electric Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03408 |
| Federal ID | IA03408 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |