Gerdner Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
Nearest CityMISSISSIPPI
River/StreamTR-YELLOW SPRING RIVER
Coordinates40.93350, -91.10170

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerRonald E Gerdner
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01393
Federal IDIA01393
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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