Arco Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyDickinson
Nearest CitySILVER LAKE
River/StreamTR-WEST BRANCH LITTLE SIOUX
Coordinates43.43850, -95.37190

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length511 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage233 acre-ft
Max Storage233 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerArco Dehydrating Co
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00363
Federal IDIA00363
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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