Bryant Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Bryant Dam, located in Cherokee, Iowa, was completed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and creating a small fish pond.
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Summary
This private dam on TR-Jordan Creek stands at 25 feet high and stretches 446 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Managed by a private entity, Bryant Dam is a vital water resource for the local community, providing crucial fire protection and supporting aquatic life in the area. The dam's earth structure and soil foundation make it a reliable source of water storage, with a surface area of 3.9 acres and a drainage area of 0.55 square miles. Although it is considered to have a moderate risk level, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.
With its strategic location in O'Brien County, Bryant Dam plays a key role in maintaining water quality and availability in the region. Despite being privately owned, the dam falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to regulatory oversight by the Iowa DNR. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Bryant Dam are essential for ensuring sustainable water management practices and safeguarding against potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
446 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-JORDAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.55 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Bryant Dam