Riemer Dam, located in Marion County, Iowa, was completed in 1965 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS, this private dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 340 feet, Riemer Dam has a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres, drawing water from TR- Butcher Creek.
Despite being categorized as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment, the condition of Riemer Dam is currently not rated. It features an uncontrolled spillway and a soil foundation, with a primary purpose of providing essential water resources for local fire protection and agricultural needs. The dam, situated in a scenic location in Knoxville, Iowa, is owned by a private entity and is not associated with any federal agencies for funding or operations. While the dam has not undergone recent inspections, it remains a significant feature in the local landscape for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
340 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BUTCHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
23 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
White Breast Creek Near Dallas
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5cfs |
English Creek Near Knoxville
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2cfs |
Des Moines River Near Pella
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2080cfs |
South River Near Ackworth
|
18cfs |
Middle River Near Indianola
|
48cfs |
Cedar Creek Near Bussey
|
11cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Elk Rock State Park
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Roberts Creek Park
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Whitebreast - Red Rock Lake
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Wallashuck - Red Rock Lake
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