Cherry Tree Subdivision Dam
Cherry Tree Subdivision Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Iowa, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cherry Tree Subdivision Dam
The primary purpose of Cherry Tree Subdivision Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cherry Tree Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Tr- Mitchell Creek near Fairfield.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 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 | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Tr- Mitchell Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.04170, -92.00330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cherry Tree Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03696 |
| Federal ID | IA03696 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |