Ross Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Nearest CityCOLFAX
River/StreamTR-SKUNK RIVER
Coordinates41.72040, -93.38420

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length272 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage58 acre-ft
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerGerald P Ross
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00909
Federal IDIA00909
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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