Cleveland Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Andersen Dam Gochenour Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Cleveland Dam, located in Missouri Valley, Iowa, is a private-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily serve flood risk reduction purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 2011, this earthen dam stands at a height of 41 feet and spans a length of 1020 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 23 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and stabilizing grades.
Situated on a tributary to Willow Creek, Cleveland Dam is regulated by the Iowa DNR and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With its strategic location and purpose-driven design, the dam also supports fish and wildlife habitats, recreational activities, and grade stabilization efforts in the region.
In the event of emergencies, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unspecified. However, Cleveland Dam's construction and operation are overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, ensuring that the structure continues to play a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Harrison County, Iowa.
Year Completed |
2011 |
Dam Length |
1020 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
Trib to Willow Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
0.36 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Soldier River At Pisgah
|
112cfs |
Boyer River At Logan
|
417cfs |
Little Sioux River Near Turin
|
1040cfs |
Monona-Harrison Ditch Near Turin
|
158cfs |
Maple River At Mapleton
|
323cfs |
Missouri River At Decatur
|
15500cfs |
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.
Cleveland Dam