Sherman Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyPlymouth
Nearest CitySIOUX CITY
River/StreamTR-WEST BRANCH PERRY CREEK
Coordinates42.62190, -96.40300

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length452 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage78 acre-ft
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerPhil Sherman
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/18/1962
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00896
Federal IDIA00896
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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