Charbonneau Dam, located in Keokuk, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1972.
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The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and creating a stock or small fish pond. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 352 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.8 acres.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Charbonneau Dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. It sits on TR-Cedar Creek and is part of the Rock Island District, with no federal agency ownership or funding associated with it.
While the dam does not have an emergency action plan in place, its risk level is closely monitored. With its important role in providing water resources for fire protection and recreational purposes, Charbonneau Dam remains a significant structure in the region for both water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and study.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
352 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.22 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
North Skunk River Near Sigourney
|
97cfs |
South Skunk River Near Oskaloosa
|
485cfs |
Des Moines River At Ottumwa
|
1090cfs |
Des Moines River Near Tracy
|
1400cfs |
Cedar Creek Near Bussey
|
11cfs |
Big Bear Creek At Ladora
|
56cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Keomah State Park
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Lake Keomah State Park Campground
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Yenruogis County Park
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Chacauqua River Access
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Glendale Access
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Union Mills Access
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