Mathes

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
Nearest CityFt. Madison
River/StreamLong Creek
Coordinates40.78164, -91.25241

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height64 ft
Dam Height64 ft
Dam Length1,120 ft
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,440 acre-ft
Max Storage1,440 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,220 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres
Max Discharge15,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerIowa Army Ammunition Plant
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/11/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIA00019
Federal IDIA00019
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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