Kendall Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Kendall Dam, located in Monroe, Iowa, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam, completed in 1997, stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 345 feet, providing a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet. Situated on TR- South Avery Creek, the dam serves as a vital resource for the local community, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, Kendall Dam is constructed primarily of earth and stone materials, with a soil foundation. While the dam is not regulated by the state of Iowa, it plays a crucial role in water resource management and environmental conservation in the region. With a surface area of 2 acres and a drainage area of 0.04 square miles, the dam contributes to the overall ecological balance of the area.
Despite not being inspected or rated for condition assessment, Kendall Dam remains a key component of the local landscape, providing essential water storage and management capabilities. Its uncontrolled spillway type and limited discharge capacity reflect its design for smaller-scale purposes such as fire protection and stock pond maintenance. As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kendall Dam represents a harmonious blend of human intervention and environmental stewardship in the heart of Iowa.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
345 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SOUTH AVERY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
0.04 |
Nid Storage |
23 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Chariton River Near Rathbun
|
21cfs |
Des Moines River At Ottumwa
|
1090cfs |
Chariton River Near Moulton
|
34cfs |
Fox River At Bloomfield
|
7cfs |
Cedar Creek Near Bussey
|
11cfs |
Des Moines River Near Tracy
|
1400cfs |
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.
Kendall Dam