Price Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

Price Dam, located in Bloomfield, Iowa, was completed in 2001 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at 27 feet high with a length of 349 feet, providing a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 5.5 acres. The dam is state-regulated by the Iowa DNR and has a low hazard potential rating, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.

The dam is situated on the TR-FOX RIVER and is owned privately, with state jurisdiction and permitting. It is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and is primarily constructed of stone with a soil foundation. While the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, it is regularly inspected, with enforcement and regulatory measures in place. The risk management measures for Price Dam are currently unspecified, but the dam meets state guidelines and is considered to have a moderate risk level.

Overall, Price Dam is a vital water resource structure in Appanoose County, Iowa, providing essential services for the local community while maintaining a relatively low hazard potential. With its completion in 2001 and ongoing state oversight, Price Dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region, showcasing the importance of proper infrastructure for climate resilience and resource sustainability.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

349

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR- FOX RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.5

Drainage Area

0.14

Nid Storage

71

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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.