Hunter Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Stratton Dam Crab Tree Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Hunter Dam, located in Jasper, Iowa, is a private earth dam constructed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 40 feet and a length of 470 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type at Hunter Dam is deemed adequate for its low hazard potential.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Hunter Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with guidelines. The dam is situated on TR-Mud Creek, with a drainage area of 0.37 square miles. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk assessment for the dam is moderate. Overall, Hunter Dam serves as a vital resource for water management in the area, contributing to the local ecosystem and providing essential services to the community.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
470 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.37 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Indian Creek Near Mingo
|
79cfs |
South Skunk River At Colfax
|
211cfs |
Fourmile Creek Near Ankeny
|
9cfs |
South Skunk River Below Squaw Creek Near Ames
|
130cfs |
Fourmile Creek At Des Moines
|
22cfs |
Squaw Creek At Ames
|
53cfs |
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.
Hunter Dam