Backes Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyBenton
Nearest CityCEDAR RIVER
River/StreamTR-CEDAR RIVER
Coordinates42.18850, -91.92210

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length390 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerLawrence Backes
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/20/1967
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00129
Federal IDIA00129
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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