Stills Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Stills Dam, located in Indianola, Iowa, is a privately owned structure designed by the NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 2003, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a length of 663 feet and a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR- Broadhorn Creek and is regulated by the Iowa DNR, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality.

Despite its low hazard potential, Stills Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with no condition assessment rating currently available. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a surface area of 7.5 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.24 square miles. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks emergency action preparedness measures, its risk management is being actively monitored to prevent potential issues and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. Stills Dam stands as a vital asset for water resource management and climate resilience in the area.

Year Completed

2003

Dam Length

663

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR- BROADHORN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.5

Drainage Area

0.24

Nid Storage

84

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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.