Houghton Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyUnion
Nearest CityWESTERVILLE
River/StreamTR-TWELVE MILE CREEK
Coordinates40.92720, -94.07910

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length280 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage31 acre-ft
Max Storage31 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerHC Houghton
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/14/1967
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01092
Federal IDIA01092
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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