Stamp Dam in Griswold, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by NRCS with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Completed in 2005, this earth dam stands at 35 feet tall and stretches 794 feet long, with a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Situated on TR- Indian Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition.
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Stamp Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 2 feet and has a moderate risk assessment score of 3. With a surface area of 1.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.4 acres, this structure plays a crucial role in ensuring water availability for fire protection and agricultural purposes in the region. Stamp Dam represents a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, contributing to the resilience of the community in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
794 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR- INDIAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
East Nishnabotna River Near Atlantic
|
143cfs |
West Nishnabotna River At Hancock
|
154cfs |
East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak
|
270cfs |
Boyer River At Logan
|
417cfs |
West Nishnabotna River At Randolph
|
508cfs |
Missouri River At Omaha
|
17500cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Cold Spring Park
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Cocklin Fish Farm
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Sunnyside Park Campground
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Botna Bend County Park
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Lyons Park
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Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds
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