Wickard Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Nearest CityCOLFAX
River/StreamTR-SKUNK RIVER
Coordinates41.83230, -93.43230

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length604 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage44 acre-ft
Max Storage44 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerM Dwight Wickard
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00916
Federal IDIA00916
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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