Giffin Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
Nearest CityNORTH BURLINGTON
River/StreamTR-KNOTTY CREEK
Coordinates40.89010, -91.14830

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length191 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage35 acre-ft
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerPierce Giffin
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00353
Federal IDIA00353
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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