Rathbun Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Appanoose |
| Nearest City | RATHBUN |
| River/Stream | CHARITON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.82617, -92.88749 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 552,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 552,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205,359 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11,013 acres |
| Drainage Area | 549 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |