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Long Dam, located in Red Rock Reservoir in Warren County, Iowa, was completed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and creating a stock or small fish pond. This earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a length of 317 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 41 acre-feet with a maximum storage of 49 acre-feet. The dam's primary source agency is Iowa DNR and it is regulated and permitted by the state, with inspections and enforcement conducted regularly.
Although Long Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it poses a moderate risk (3) based on a risk assessment. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a surface area of 3.1 acres and a drainage area of 0.08 square miles. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it has not undergone a condition assessment and lacks an emergency action plan. Despite these shortcomings, Long Dam remains a crucial structure for water resource management and climate resilience in the area, warranting continued monitoring and maintenance by the relevant authorities to ensure its safety and functionality for the future.
Year_Completed | 1967 |
Dam_Height | 41 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-SOUTH RIVER |
Dam_Length | 317 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3.1 |
Drainage_Area | 0.08 |
Nid_Storage | 49 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 41 |
DES MOINES RIVER BLW RACCOON RIV AT DES MOINES | 6820cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER NEAR TRACY | 8260cfs |
RACCOON RIVER AT 63RD STREET AT DES MOINES | 2440cfs |
SOUTH RACCOON RIVER AT REDFIELD | 440cfs |
WALNUT CREEK AT DES MOINES | 57cfs |
RACCOON RIVER AT FLEUR DRIVE | 2470cfs |
WHITE BREAST CREEK NEAR DALLAS | 179cfs |