Ottumwa
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wapello |
| Nearest City | Ottumwa |
| River/Stream | Des Moines River |
| Coordinates | 41.01597, -92.41571 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 781 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13,430 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Ottumwa, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |