Malone Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Malone Dam, located in Crawford, Iowa, was completed in 1976 by the USDA NRCS and is currently privately owned.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 3.4 acres and has a drainage area of 0.18 square miles along the TR-Boyer River.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Malone Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam has not been rated for its current condition. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and there are no outlet gates or locks associated with the dam, highlighting its simple yet essential role in water resource management in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Malone Dam's design, construction, and operational details will find it intriguing that this structure, despite its modest size, plays a crucial role in fire protection and local water management. With its remote location in Dunlap, Iowa, the dam offers a glimpse into the intricate network of infrastructure that safeguards communities and ecosystems against potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BOYER RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
46 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Soldier River At Pisgah
|
112cfs |
Boyer River At Logan
|
417cfs |
Little Sioux River Near Turin
|
1040cfs |
Maple River At Mapleton
|
323cfs |
Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin
|
158cfs |
West Nishnabotna River At Hancock
|
154cfs |
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.
Malone Dam