Waterhouse Wetalnd Dam
Waterhouse Wetalnd Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Iowa, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Waterhouse Wetalnd Dam
The primary purpose of Waterhouse Wetalnd Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Jim Waterhouse (private). It impounds the Tr-dutch Creek near Coppock.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 2,125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Coppock |
| River/Stream | Tr-dutch Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.24500, -91.89970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,125 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Jim Waterhouse |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03875 |
| Federal ID | IA03875 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |