Kelso Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyWayne
Nearest CityFORT DODGE
River/StreamTR-JACKSON CREEK
Coordinates40.69760, -93.24950

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length455 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage68 acre-ft
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerR & B Kelso
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/09/1963
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01155
Federal IDIA01155
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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