Marion County Roadgrade Dam 25-76-19 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Marion County Roadgrade Dam 25-76-19, located in Red Rock Reservoir, Iowa, is a local government-owned structure on the TR-Des Moines River.


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Summary

Built in 1964 by Marion County Engineer, this earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and spans a length of 1300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 562 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is categorized as "Other", with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.

Managed and regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Marion County Roadgrade Dam 25-76-19 plays a crucial role in the local water resource management system. Despite being in operation for over five decades, the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, with no recent inspection data available. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps preparation are also marked as unknown, highlighting the need for updated safety protocols and risk assessments to ensure the continued reliability of this essential infrastructure.

As an integral component of the regional water infrastructure, Marion County Roadgrade Dam 25-76-19 serves as a vital resource for flood control and water storage in the area. With ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts, coupled with enhanced emergency preparedness and risk management measures, this dam continues to play a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential water-related hazards and ensuring sustainable water resource management practices in the region.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

1300

Dam Height

47

River Or Stream

TR-DES MOINES RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.6

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

562

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

47
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.