Reinert Dam, located in Mills County, Iowa, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1998 for the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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This dam stands at 41 feet high and spans 326 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.8 acres. Situated on TR- MILLER CREEK, Reinert Dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Although Reinert Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, it is rated as not yet assessed for its condition. With a moderate risk classification of 3, the dam is monitored for risk management measures, but details on emergency action plans and inundation maps are not currently available. Despite these uncertainties, Reinert Dam serves as a vital resource for the local community in Glenwood, Iowa, providing essential water storage for fire protection and supporting livestock and fish pond activities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Reinert Dam will be crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water supplies in the region.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
326 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
TR- MILLER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.56 |
Nid Storage |
94 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
West Nishnabotna River At Randolph
|
420cfs |
Missouri River At Omaha
|
17700cfs |
East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak
|
270cfs |
Weeping Water Creek At Union
|
20cfs |
Platte R At Louisville Ne
|
6300cfs |
West Nishnabotna River At Hancock
|
154cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Glenwood Lake Park
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Pony Creek Co Park
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FAMCamp
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Offutt AFB Military
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Haworth City Park - Bellevue
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Lake Manawa State Park
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