Colby Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Nearest CityCLIVE
River/StreamTR-WALNUT CREEK
Coordinates41.60720, -93.78080

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length332 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerCharles Colby Jr
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00907
Federal IDIA00907
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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