Iowa Noname68 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Halverson Dam Olson/Cretsinger Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Iowa Noname68 is a privately owned dam located in Guthrie County, Iowa, specifically in the city of Monteith.
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Summary
Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam has a height of 28 feet and a length of 480 feet, providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, this dam covers a surface area of 5.5 acres and drains a 0.64 square mile watershed area.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Iowa Noname68 is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure safety and compliance. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition has not been rated. With a spillway type of uncontrolled, Iowa Noname68 poses minimal risk to its surroundings, but its maintenance and emergency preparedness remain essential to prevent any potential issues. Overall, this dam serves as a key asset for water resource management and ecosystem protection in the area.
Located along the TR-Brushy Creek river/stream, Iowa Noname68 contributes to the local water supply and ecosystem health. With its primary purpose of fire protection and stock/small fish pond, this dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for the community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper management and maintenance of dams like Iowa Noname68 are essential to ensure sustainable water use and environmental resilience in the face of changing conditions.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRUSHY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.64 |
Nid Storage |
118 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Iowa Noname68