Albia Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 8, 2025
The Albia Reservoir Dam, located in Monroe County, Iowa, was completed in 1938 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
With a dam height of 40 feet and a length of 800 feet, the earth-filled structure creates a storage capacity of 1100 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 632 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 46 acres and is fed by TR-Miller Creek.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential and is rated in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2017. Although the dam has no outlet gates or locks, it features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 24 feet. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both recreational users and downstream communities in the event of a potential breach.
Year Completed |
1938 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MILLER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
46 |
Drainage Area |
1.08 |
Nid Storage |
1100 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cedar Creek Near Bussey
|
11cfs |
Des Moines River Near Tracy
|
1400cfs |
Chariton River Near Rathbun
|
14cfs |
English Creek Near Knoxville
|
2cfs |
Des Moines River At Ottumwa
|
1090cfs |
South Skunk River Near Oskaloosa
|
485cfs |
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.
Albia Reservoir Dam