Burhans Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyMadison
Nearest CityMARTENSDALE
River/StreamTR-CLANTON CREEK
Coordinates41.31330, -93.84470

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length438 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage47 acre-ft
Max Storage47 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDIA00611
Federal IDIA00611
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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