Dalton Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Livingston Dam Volkmar Dam
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Dalton Dam, located in Ravenwood, Missouri, is a privately-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond.
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Summary
Completed in 1984, this Earth-type dam stands at 27 feet tall and spans 580 feet in length. It serves multiple purposes and has a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 62 acre-feet.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Dalton Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam poses minimal threat to surrounding areas. Despite its age, the dam's condition has not been rated, indicating a need for further assessment to determine its structural integrity and maintenance requirements.
Located on the TR-Honey Creek, Dalton Dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Its presence provides important fire protection measures and supports local agriculture by serving as a water source for livestock and fish. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and assess the condition of Dalton Dam to ensure its continued effectiveness in serving the community and mitigating potential risks associated with its operation.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
580 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HONEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.13 |
Nid Storage |
93 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Dalton Dam