Victora Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cummins Dam Gross Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Victora Dam, located in Mt.
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Summary
Etna, Iowa, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Completed in 1974, this dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Middle Nodaway River, it covers a surface area of 2.9 acres and serves as a vital resource for water management in the region.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Victora Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam contributes to the overall water resource management in the area. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues that may arise.
This dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks, providing water for agricultural and livestock needs, and supporting the local ecosystem. As a key infrastructure for water resource management in Adair County, Iowa, Victora Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners, government agencies, and designers to ensure the sustainability and resilience of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MIDDLE NODAWAY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.17 |
Nid Storage |
33 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
Victora Dam