Kinney Dam, located in Lowell, Iowa, on the TR- BIG CREEK, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2003 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 635 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 18 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 4.8 acres and drains an area of 0.68 square miles.

Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Kinney Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. While the dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 3 feet, it does not have any outlet gates or locks. The risk assessment for Kinney Dam is considered moderate, with a DSAC risk rating of 3.

Overall, Kinney Dam serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure for fire protection and wildlife habitat in the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering design by Warner Engineering Associates, Inc., and the dam's contribution to the local ecosystem on TR- BIG CREEK.