Independence Milldam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buchanan |
| Nearest City | INDEPENDENCE |
| River/Stream | WAPSIPINICON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.47760, -91.90050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 341 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,834 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,834 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,398 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 440 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,048 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Independence |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |