Maffitt Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIowa
CountyDallas
Nearest CityWEST DES MOINES
River/StreamTR-RACCOON RIVER
Coordinates41.51720, -93.79210

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height79 ft
Dam Height79 ft
Dam Length1,800 ft
Year Completed1944 (82 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,700 acre-ft
Max Storage6,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,200 acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerDes Moines Water Works
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/31/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIA01338
Federal IDIA01338
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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