Nichols Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyAdair
Nearest CityBRIDGEWATER
River/StreamTR-WF MIDDLE NODAWAY
Coordinates41.35700, -94.65140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length542 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage169 acre-ft
Max Storage169 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDIA01452
Federal IDIA01452
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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