Trotter Dam, located in Lynnville, Iowa, is a private-owned structure that serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond, but its primary purpose is for recreation.
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Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 635 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 376 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-North Skunk River and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards.
With a surface area of 21.9 acres and a drainage area of 0.95 square miles, Trotter Dam provides a tranquil setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition has not been rated, and its emergency action plan status remains unclear. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and does not have outlet gates, locks, or associated structures, emphasizing its simple yet effective design for water resource management and recreational use in Jasper County, Iowa.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
635 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH SKUNK RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.95 |
Nid Storage |
376 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
South Skunk River At Colfax
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211cfs |
Timber Creek Near Marshalltown
|
37cfs |
Indian Creek Near Mingo
|
79cfs |
Iowa River At Marshalltown
|
1040cfs |
Richland Creek Near Haven
|
12cfs |
Des Moines River Near Pella
|
2080cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Kellogg RV Park
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Rock Creek State Park
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Mariposa Co Park
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