Perdue Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Perdue Dam, located in Red Oak, Iowa, along the TR-East Nishnabotna River, was completed in 1998 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock water supply, and small fish pond management.


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Summary

Owned privately, the dam was designed by the USDA NRCS and stands at a height of 28 feet with a length of 320 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.29 square miles.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Perdue Dam is classified as an earth dam built on soil foundations. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not been modified since its completion. While the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are unknown. The dam is not regulated by the state and does not have an established inspection, enforcement, or permitting process, making it crucial for private owners to monitor the structure's integrity and safety proactively.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

320

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR- EAST NISHNABOTNA RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Drainage Area

0.29

Nid Storage

17

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.
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