Carlson Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyMonona
Nearest CityMOORHEAD
River/StreamTR-JORDAN CREEK
Coordinates41.94850, -95.90250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage122 acre-ft
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerHarry Carlson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/30/1963
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00698
Federal IDIA00698
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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