Wright Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyLinn
Nearest CityPALO
River/StreamTR-CEDAR RIVER
Coordinates42.09550, -91.74800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length242 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDIA00583
Federal IDIA00583
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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