Humeston Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyWayne
Nearest CityCHARITON
River/StreamTR-CHARITON RIVER
Coordinates40.88280, -93.50680

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length670 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage900 acre-ft
Max Storage900 acre-ft
Normal Storage340 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Humeston
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/08/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01383
Federal IDIA01383
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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