Oak Hill Plantation Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Iowa, built in 2004. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 730 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Oak Hill Plantation Dam
The primary purpose of Oak Hill Plantation Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oak Hill Plantation, Lc (private). It impounds the Tr- Bulger Creek near De Soto.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/11/2023.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | De Soto |
| River/Stream | Tr- Bulger Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.53000, -94.01620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oak Hill Plantation, Lc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03544 |
| Federal ID | IA03544 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |