Cross Country Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Iowa, built in 2002. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Cross Country Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Cross Country Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cross Country Estates Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Tr- North Raccoon River near Adel.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, 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 04/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Adel |
| River/Stream | Tr- North Raccoon River |
| Coordinates | 41.69800, -94.03250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cross Country Estates Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03621 |
| Federal ID | IA03621 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |