Vander Linden Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wadle Dam Greubel Dam
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Vander Linden Dam, located in Warren County, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and stretches 367 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. The dam sits on TR-FLANK CREEK near RED ROCK RESERVOIR, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Vander Linden Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, the risk assessment deems it to have a moderate risk level. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam has not undergone any modifications over the years and does not have any associated structures or outlet gates. With its critical role in providing water for fire protection and stock, Vander Linden Dam serves as an essential resource in the region.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
367 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FLANK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
White Breast Creek Near Dallas
|
5cfs |
South River Near Ackworth
|
18cfs |
English Creek Near Knoxville
|
2cfs |
Middle River Near Indianola
|
48cfs |
North River Near Norwalk
|
48cfs |
Des Moines River Near Pella
|
2080cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Vander Linden Dam