Banks Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyPlymouth
Nearest CityBIG SIOUX RIVER
River/Stream1023 TR-BROKEN KETTLE CREEK
Coordinates42.63790, -96.50090

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length559 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage152 acre-ft
Max Storage152 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDIA00870
Federal IDIA00870
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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