Sparks Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyWoodbury
Nearest CityMISSOURI RIVER
River/StreamTR-WOLF CREEK
Coordinates42.42920, -96.00270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length490 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage71 acre-ft
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerMarion Sparks
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA01448
Federal IDIA01448
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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